Koch Brothers Are Killing Public Transit Projects

Hiroko Tabuchi The New York Times
At the heart of their effort is a network of activists who use a sophisticated data service built by the Kochs, called i360, that helps them identify and rally voters who are inclined to their worldview.

The Trump Cult

Ed Simon History News Network
In that regard, there is a common characteristic between Miller’s followers waiting for the world to end and Trump’s followers seeing him “Make America Great Again,” holding to their faith regardless of all evidence to the contrary.

SEIU Retires Its Safety and Health Program

Jordan Barab Confined Space
Unfortunately, SEIU is not alone. Last year, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) also dissolved its health and safety department when long-time director Darryl Alexander retired.

Democrats are Losing Their Fear of AIPAC and Haim Saban

Philip Weiss Mondoweiss
Trump’s embrace of Netanyahu has opened the door for formerly-silent Democrats to be critical of Israel. “There’s a willingness to look at Israel’s actions that maybe wasn’t possible when Obama was president.”

Quartering

Seema Reza The Quarry
What it means to bring a war back home is the subject of Seema Reza’s searing poem about our soldiers.