Imagine being wealthy enough to buy influence at the highest levels of power—not just a presidency, but a president. Someone who would do your bidding off the books for a fee, enabling you to steer national policies toward your personal goals. While this might sound like a plot from a spy novel, it’s worth considering…
Congress, as it stands today, is a relic of a bygone era. When it was first established, the mechanisms of democracy were bound by the limitations of 18th-century technology. Representatives traveled to the nation’s capital by horse, spending weeks on the road just to cast votes or participate in debates. Citizens elected these representatives not…
Donald Trump’s recent proposal to eliminate the U.S. debt ceiling has stirred significant controversy, showcasing a readiness to gamble with the nation’s financial health. By advocating for the removal of what he describes as a “meaningless” or “psychological” limit on federal borrowing, Trump is essentially asking for a carte blanche to spend without regard to…
The Democratic Party finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with an identity crisis that threatens its relevance in American politics. Once the steadfast champion of working-class Americans, the party has struggled to maintain the trust of union workers and other key constituencies. This drift from its roots has left it vulnerable to challenges not only…
The corporate world has a long and often shocking history of prioritizing profit over people. Before the establishment of critical regulations, companies operated in a largely unregulated environment where worker safety, environmental responsibility, and consumer rights were often ignored. The incoming administration wants to roll back regulations, we need to make sure they don’t go…
The idea of the “company store” might seem like something from a history book, but its spirit is still alive in today’s economy. Back then, companies forced workers to buy everything from their employer’s store, often at high prices. This kept workers stuck in debt and unable to leave. Today, the company store has changed…
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and automation is reshaping industries across the United States, with unionized jobs—long considered the backbone of stable employment—now facing unprecedented threats. UPS, one of the largest logistics companies in the country, is accelerating this trend through its “Network of the Future” initiative. Designed to modernize its operations, this initiative…
President Biden is set to leave his successor, Donald Trump, a strong economy marked by several key achievements. Despite significant challenges such as the pandemic, inflation, and geopolitical tensions, Biden’s administration has overseen steady economic growth, job creation, and investment in critical sectors. However, the stability of this economic foundation depends on policy decisions moving…
America’s healthcare system is broken, and it’s time to address the real problem: the politicians who refuse to give the country universal healthcare. While health insurance companies play their part in the crisis, the root cause lies with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. These politicians have been bought off by big pharmaceutical companies…
Decades ago, under Governor Ronald Reagan’s leadership, California dismantled much of its safety net for the mentally ill. His administration’s decision to sign the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act in 1967 marked the closure of many state-run psychiatric hospitals, leaving countless vulnerable individuals without the support they needed. The act aimed to protect civil liberties by reducing…
