Felonious Democracy
January 8, 2020 | The leaders of our democracy don’t actually like it when people participate, but Americans are a rebellious bunch.
Articles by Jim Hightower
A Holiday Gift to the People, from the People
December 17, 2019 | How small shrimpers in Texas beat a giant polluting corporation — just in time for the holidays.
Who’s Afraid of Medicare for All?
December 11, 2019 | Not ordinary Democrats or independents — just insurance companies, lobbyists, and old-line politicians.
Trump Gave Yacht Owners an Anti-Poverty Tax Break
November 26, 2019 | An opulent superyacht marina should obviously not qualify for government help. But money talks.
CEOs Promise to Protect Us from… CEOs?
November 20, 2019 | Nearly 200 CEOs signed a letter admitting businesses have behaved badly but offering zero promises to do better.
Waiting on the Wealthy
November 13, 2019 | Low-wage jobs catering to the wealthiest Americans are now growing twice as fast as other jobs.
You’re Paying Big Oil to Pollute
November 6, 2019 | Big oil companies are drilling public oil for free, thanks to a “temporary” loophole that’s stayed open for 25 years.
Trump to Small Farmers: Get Lost
October 29, 2019 | As hundreds of Wisconsin dairy farms go under, the White House is telling them to clear out for the big guys.