This week Maine became the 13th state to reject the influence of “wealthy special interests” in elections by calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn the 2010 Citizens United decision giving corporations the same rights as people. The state of 1.3 million joins more than 280 cities and a bevy of municipalities in passing resolutions […]
This week Maine became the 13th state to reject the influence of “wealthy special interests” in elections by calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn the 2010 Citizens United decision giving corporations the same rights as people. The state of 1.3 million joins more than 280 cities and a bevy of municipalities in passing resolutions […]
Democrats controlling the Senate appear on track to pass their first budget in four years, promising a second, almost $1 trillion round of tax increases on top of more than $600 billion in higher taxes on the wealthy enacted in January. The nonbinding but politically symbolic measure would protect safety-net programs for the poor and […]
Democrats controlling the Senate appear on track to pass their first budget in four years, promising a second, almost $1 trillion round of tax increases on top of more than $600 billion in higher taxes on the wealthy enacted in January. The nonbinding but politically symbolic measure would protect safety-net programs for the poor and […]
(CHICAGO) — Occupied Palestine is the longest unresolved conflict of our time. After 64 years, Palestinians remain largely isolated on their own. Their suffering continues. Their rights don’t matter. Western nations scorn them. Rhetorical support only is provided. It’s insulting, demeaning and meaningless. Ending Operation Pillar of Cloud changed nothing. Israel will provoke confrontations any […]
(CHICAGO) — Occupied Palestine is the longest unresolved conflict of our time. After 64 years, Palestinians remain largely isolated on their own. Their suffering continues. Their rights don’t matter. Western nations scorn them. Rhetorical support only is provided. It’s insulting, demeaning and meaningless. Ending Operation Pillar of Cloud changed nothing. Israel will provoke confrontations any […]
(MintPress) — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasingly relying upon the whistleblower program to investigate cases of tax evasion and fraud. While estimates vary, wealthy U.S. citizens could be hiding up to $5 trillion in offshore accounts, according to a Senate report published in 2008. By providing rewards for successful indictments, the government could significantly reduce the […]
(MintPress) — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasingly relying upon the whistleblower program to investigate cases of tax evasion and fraud. While estimates vary, wealthy U.S. citizens could be hiding up to $5 trillion in offshore accounts, according to a Senate report published in 2008. By providing rewards for successful indictments, the government could significantly reduce the […]
As millions of baby boomers flood Social Security with applications for benefits, the program’s $2.7 trillion surplus is starting to look small. For nearly three decades Social Security produced big surpluses, collecting more in taxes from workers than it paid in benefits to retirees, disabled workers, spouses and children. The surpluses also helped mask the […]
As millions of baby boomers flood Social Security with applications for benefits, the program’s $2.7 trillion surplus is starting to look small. For nearly three decades Social Security produced big surpluses, collecting more in taxes from workers than it paid in benefits to retirees, disabled workers, spouses and children. The surpluses also helped mask the […]
(Mint Press)– Ben and Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen, an outspoken supporter of the Occupy Movement, recently announced his support for a stamp U.S. currency initiative. The stamps are part of a part of a growing American democracy movement which seeks to purge electoral politics of money coming from corporations and special interests, attracting activist groups […]
(Mint Press)– Ben and Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen, an outspoken supporter of the Occupy Movement, recently announced his support for a stamp U.S. currency initiative. The stamps are part of a part of a growing American democracy movement which seeks to purge electoral politics of money coming from corporations and special interests, attracting activist groups […]
(MintPress)—Vermont became the third state on Thursday to pass a resolution calling on Congress to amend the constitution and overturn the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United case, which opened the door for labor unions’ and corporations’ rights to unlimited campaign spending, highlighting a growing trend among citizens concerned over a possible oligarchic society. The Vermont measure […]
(MintPress)—Vermont became the third state on Thursday to pass a resolution calling on Congress to amend the constitution and overturn the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United case, which opened the door for labor unions’ and corporations’ rights to unlimited campaign spending, highlighting a growing trend among citizens concerned over a possible oligarchic society. The Vermont measure […]
