The Farm Bill’s Wasteful Welfare Program
October 2, 2013 | As Congress edges toward axing the absurd direct payments program, it's considering an even more bizarre replacement.
Articles by Jim Hightower
Socking it to the Shareholders
October 1, 2013 | The government should go after the bankers at JPMorgan instead of making their shareholders foot the bill for billions in fines.
Colorado’s Fracking Disaster
September 25, 2013 | In Colorado's flood-struck areas, a tsunami of floodwater and destructive debris swamped fracking infrastructure.
Saluting Nixon
September 24, 2013 | The Missouri governor stood up to Republicans and won a fight over sensible taxation and spending priorities.
Abusing Animals to Defend Tar Sands Oil
September 18, 2013 | Loveable bears, deer, and such would "like to snuggle under the [Keystone XL] pipeline [for] warmth," conservative pundit Larry Kudlow fantasized on TV.
Squeezing More Profits from Crummy Tomatoes
September 17, 2013 | If you want to re-live that delicious tomato flavor again, head to a farmers' market when they're in season.
Naming the Names behind Extreme Weather
September 11, 2013 | How about making scientifically challenged politicians accountable for their inaction on climate change?
Idaho’s Reclusive Promised Land
September 10, 2013 | Zealous and heavily armed survivalists are establishing their own fortified town.