Analysis
Analysis of political developments.
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COVID + Capitalism: Life expectancy plunges and unemployment surges
Data released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that following that report, life expectancy had dropped…
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We need more than Biden’s “intention” — close Guantanamo now!
The Biden administration has directed the National Security Council to conduct a review as part of initial efforts to permanently…
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Biden to heavily indebted students: Tough luck
The federal government owns 92 percent of student debt, but President Joe Biden is refusing to cancel that debt up…
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Fight for $15: Is Biden trying to sabotage key provision of his own stimulus bill?
One of the biggest unanswered questions regarding the stimulus package is whether or not it will include a provision to…
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22-year old climate change organizer arrested in India
Disha Ravi is accused of "sedition" for allegedly helping to create a digital "toolkit" to support the farmers' struggle.
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Albuquerque teachers say, ‘Until cases decline, keep school online!’
Photo credit: Liberation screenshot of KOAT coverage. On Feb. 3, teachers and students held a protest outside of Albuquerque Public…
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Impeachment fiasco: Trumpism gets new lease on life
Because of the approach adopted by the Democratic Party in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack, Trump’s acquittal was…
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Gulf Coast faces high eviction rates, despite CDC moratorium
Eviction rates in the Southeast region are exceeding national levels.
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Mississippi laws threaten protesters with jail
In Mississippi, the first of these anti-protest laws was passed in June. The law threatens individuals who protest oil and…
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Greedy grocery giants sue to stop Seattle hazard pay for essential workers
“We see this kind of employer pushback every time we pass workers-rights laws, but it’s especially unfortunate in the middle…
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