Voices
The Idea That Deficit Spending Is a Burden on Our Children Is the Dumbest Propaganda
Every time the government sells a bond, it creates a liability for the government. But it also creates an asset for whoever bought it.
Politics
The Coronavirus Crisis
Documents Reveal Pharma Plot to Stop Generic Covid-19 Vaccine Waiver
Urging Biden’s reversal, industry lobbyists instruct Congress to talk up loss of jobs and fear of China.
Rank-and-File Democrats Slow to Call for Restricting Aid to Israel
Despite pressure from Palestinian rights activists, a number of top Democratic lawmakers remain silent on imposing aid restrictions to the U.S.'s Middle East ally.
Twitter's Lackluster Verification Policy Hurts Primary Challengers
Without a blue check mark, challengers struggle against incumbents and established candidates.
As Israel Attacked Gaza, It Heard Something New: Opposition from Congress
Zionist fears of Democratic dissent have turned stale for years. The latest House speeches show that’s changing.
Protests for Black Lives
Meet the Riot Squad: Right-Wing Reporters Whose Viral Videos Are Used to Smear BLM
In the year since George Floyd’s murder, conservative news outlets have endlessly hyped distorted stories about violence at Black Lives Matter protests. Key videos they used come from a tight-knit group of eight young journalists.
After Slamming Trump, Lawmakers Silent on Biden Drone Export Policy
The door is open for drone sales to authoritarian countries like the United Arab Emirates.
Voices
Liz Cheney’s Stand Had Nothing to Do With Principle. Ask Her Sister.
Don’t expect much sincerity from the same Wyoming representative who once threw her sibling overboard for political gain.
Judge Who Struck Down Eviction Moratorium Lives in Nearly $3 Million, 6-Bedroom Home
Dabney Friedrich’s 6,900-square-foot house boasts cathedral ceilings and two kitchens.
Andrew Yang Can't Explain When Asked Why He Supports Israel Bombing Gaza
Aides for the New York mayoral hopeful tried to shut down voters in Queens who were outraged by his support for Israeli airstrikes that killed dozens of Palestinians.