Possible Ideas for Going Forward

Many Authors ZNetwork
Despite current progressive electoral energy and, in some places, major movement gains, we have a long way to go to win lasting fundamental change. Partly vile institutions at the core of our society manipulatively and coercively twist our motives and awareness. Partly a right wing surge is also occurring. And partly the public has still not thrown off cynicism and a trembling fear of enduring even worse outcomes if we try to seek better.

Panama Papers: Shadow Economy for the World's Elites

Four hundred investigative journalists are diving into over 11 million leaked documents from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca that creates shell companies for the rich and powerful to hide their assets, launder dirty money, and shelter income from taxes.

Growing Southern Cities are Increasingly Targets of State Pre-emption

Allie Yee Facing South
Amid this urban growth, state lawmakers have gotten increasingly involved in local affairs — not only invalidating local anti-discrimination ordinances but attempting to re-draw electoral districts in Wake County, home to Raleigh; take control of Charlotte's airport; and overturn a minimum wage increase in Greensboro, the state's third-largest city.

Rachel Maddow Interviews Jane Sanders

Jane Sanders, wife and top advisor of Bernie Sanders, offers candid and revealing observations about the state of the presidential campaign and her role in it, including how Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton "are not on the same page."

Samantha Bee | Team Cruz

Who are some of Ted Cruz's biggest fans? Prepare to be horrified, but not surprised in the slightest.

Why I’m Ready to Get Arrested With Restaurant Workers

John Cavanagh Inequality.org
From April 11 to 18, I’ll be joining thousands of people from all walks of life – from workers to environmentalists to the just plain angry – who will descend on Capitol Hill in waves to risk arrest and offer a primal scream for democracy.