Should America Police the World?

Trump has shown little concern for democracy at home, so it is not surprising he shows none for it abroad

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Wants a Weak US Dollar – Disastrous

The treasury secretary said a weak dollar would be 'good' for the U.S. Here's why he's wrong.

Trump Cuts Aid to Palestinian Refugees – What is Next?

The window for mitigating the cut’s potentially disastrous impact is worryingly tight

Donald Trump Does Not Understand Haiti, Immigration or American History

In countless ways, Haiti is woven into the fabric of the United States.

Why the Mainstream Media in the US is Struggling

Public media realizes that the status quo is a losing strategy, and now more than ever is the time to reach the people most impacted by government policies

US Leaves Power Vacuum Open For China

The US’s many missteps and China’s demonstrated social and economic success mean that the Asian giant is on the rise.

The Most Neglected Fact in the Climate Change Debate

A shift towards clean energy won't just help save the planet, but the economy too

How FBI Mueller May Crack the Trump-Nut FBI-Capone-Style in 2018

Trump is a hard and excellent fighter to the very end and last minute.

Will Americans Ever Fight Back Against Tax Cuts For the Rich?

Most Americans may disapprove of this tax plan now, but the coming years will show whether they acquiesce or decide they’ve finally had enough of tax cuts for the rich.

GOP Tax Plan Will Crush the Middle Class

The American middle class has been on a rocky ride during the 20th century, surging after World War II but falling since the 1980s. The Republican tax plan may be its death knell.