Tag: economy

Record Diesel Prices Are Heading Straight for Your Grocery Bill

Record diesel prices hit $5.98 a gallon — the highest ever in the U.S. Here's how the spike reaches your…

Why Do Establishment Democrats Attack Candidates Running on Popular Progressive Policies?

Establishment Democrats and their super PAC allies have spent over $180 million attacking progressives in 2026 primaries — even though…

Trickle-Down Economics Explained: Where it Came From, What it Promises, and What it Did

Trickle-down economics explained — the phrase started as a Depression-era joke, became Reagan-era policy, and has been tested for 50…

The Energy Independence Myth: Why Drilling More Oil Can’t Lower Your Gas Prices

The U.S. is producing record oil and still paying $4.09 a gallon. Here's why "energy independence" through more drilling can't…

Progressives Are on a Winning Streak

Progressives are winning across the country, from Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral victory to a Democratic sweep in D.C. Here's who…

Operation Epic Disaster: A multi-billion-dollar war for the deal Trump ripped up

Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal, launched a multi-billion-dollar war, and now the U.S. is in the fight to…

After the Inflation Report Was Released Trump Shrugged Off Americans’ Economic Struggles

Inflation report released: Fruits and vegetables prices increased by 6.1%, and beef prices rose by 14.8% over the past year.

Theme of Pope Leo’s First Year: Peace and Human Dignity

In criticizing the pursuit of wealth at “all costs,” Pope Leo argues for a cultural change that removes the social…

Progressive Economic Populism is #Winning

When the voters support universal health care, wealth tax, and taking action on climate change, candidates promoting economic populism are…

China Surpasses U.S. in Science and Research Funding

China surpassed U.S. research funding just as Washington eyes a 20% cut to federal R&D — a move economists warn…

Trump Slaps 100% Tariffs on Prescription Drugs — And Patient Advocates Say You’ll Pay the Price

Trump signed an executive order imposing up to 100% tariffs on prescription drugs, but patient advocates warn the move will…

Trump’s 2027 Budget Makes It Official: War Comes First, Americans Come Last

Trump’s 2027 budget proposes $1.5 trillion in military spending — a 42% increase — while cutting $73 billion from healthcare,…