Hold the applause: Extending the payroll tax cuts is a bad deal for nearly 9 million disabled Americans who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance for survival.read more

The Republicans gave themselves a self-inflicted wound; Obama didn’t a lay a hand on them.read more

He was one smart, tough progressive. He took no guff from anyone.read more

Norman Solomon is setting aside his distinguished career as a writer and activist to become a Democratic candidate for Congress in California.read more

In times like these, it’s a relief to hear outspoken progressive Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Democrat of Illinois, defend an alternative vision.read more

She rails against Wall Street, and she favors a constitutional amendment to get money out of politics.read more

Before the Democrats cave in to the Republicans’ extortion gambit for the rich, the least the Dems could do is to bargain harder.read more

Congress should not have gone on recess without extending unemployment benefits. Not only should those benefits be extended; they also should be increased.read more

It’s no mystery that work in America just isn’t working — not for the millions of unemployed men and women, or for those stuck working longer hours at lower pay.read more