We are not experiencing a failure of democracy. The failure we experience is the failure of the institutions of a plutocracy. And unfettered Capitalism is at the root.
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Confronting the Great American Myth: The founders in the correct light
The founders of the United States have the society they wanted — one that keeps people like them in power. Time to take what’s ours.
How to Reclaim the Narrative and Power in Post-Truth America
Hope plus action and investment equals revolutionary muscle. Now is the time for the progressive majority to set the terms of the narrative.
California’s Low Turnout Suggests Voters Need a Better Reason to Show Up
Still, there are signs of progress that could lead to increased turnout come November, including 1,800 women running for federal and state offices.
The Surprisingly Oppressive History of Coffeehouses
Centuries before two Black men were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks, capitalists met at coffeehouses to profit from the transatlantic slave trade.
6 States Where Voters Could Push Democracy Forward in the Midterms
The 2018 midterm elections in November present a real chance for Democrats to regain control of the U.S. House, Senate, and many state legislatures and reclaim our Democracy.
Unstable Stock Market a Warning for the housing market: Treat Your House Like a Home
A precarious housing market is no place for homeowners and renters who just want a safe place to live and a community to belong to.
Why Are More Cities Divesting From Big Oil? It’s Moral—and Practical
Direct divestments and lawsuits that began on the West Coast are spreading, with New York the latest city to pull its funding out of big oil and coal.
Thinking About Your New Year’s Resolutions? Try Focusing on the Good Life
The end of the year is always when we reflect on what we have done and what we have left undone. What about a new New Year Resolution.
We Can Reimagine and Reinvent Our Society in 2018
Let’s say goodbye to top-down revolutions and embrace grassroots action. We must reinvent our society to one that serves the needs of all the people.