There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us

Iranian strikes hit Saudi and Qatar energy sites; US crew bailed out safely before crash-landing, says Kuwait

Trump seeks overthrow of Iran’s government; Alaska’s congressional delegation denounces that country’s leadership, but also seeks more details about US intentions.

Early this morning, the U.S.

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, ...

In this extremely interesting post, Anchor Light Publications consults artificial Intelligence about the origins and plans for the current US authoritarian takeover, and what to do about it. This is m...

Oxfam warns Trump policies risk driving inequality to new heights – but Democrats have also exacerbated wealth gap

An exposé of the hidden impact of America’s überwealthy on the country’s economy, environmental health, housing market, and political system Even if you don’t begrudge the ultrarich their multiple ...

How long do you have?

One way to think about inequality.

One of largest rallies in Israel since start of conflict follows general strike to press government to stop military action

A growing focus on hunger in Gaza in the global media has led some Israeli outlets to report on it for the first time

Military claims it is displacing population ‘to ensure their safety’ even as health officials report deadly attacks on previously designated safe zones

‘It does not matter if they are children,’ said Aharon Haliva in recorded comments calling the death toll ‘necessary’

Lawmakers send letter railing against ‘suffocating’ smoke days after voting for Trump plan likely to boost pollution

An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished

Dear Senators Sullivan and Murkowski, What makes America great? Is it robber barons bleeding the people dry in their endless pursuit of obscene wealth, a billionaire class that controls an ever-larger percentage of the nation's wealth, an electoral system where wealthy individuals and corporations...

The San Rafael valley in Arizona is home to bears, mountain lions and wolves – now their movement will be restricted

"He bought a $2 million plane on a whim one weekend because he was bored."

YouTube video by Gene Cornelius

Agencies protecting coal miners from hazards such as ‘black lung’ among those gutted by government cuts

On Thursday, President Trump fired nearly 90% of the employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the CFPB. Send a message to Congress: demand the CFPB be strengthened, not cut.

I am the smartest entity in the known universe. You can tell because I am the richest ever. Because we have a rational economic system that rewards merit. Things could be better. Because I am smar...

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