Category Archives: Special Reports

Economist Joseph Stiglitz Says To Cut U.S. Deficit — End Corporate Welfare and Raise Tax Rates On The Wealthy

Economist Joseph Stiglitz in an article in The Guardian, says, “It’s possible to cut the US deficit in a growth-friendly way that reduces inequality. But certain powerful groups won’t like it.” He says that new austerity strategies now being championed, … Continue reading

Posted in Special Reports | 5 Comments

The Rise Of The Oligarchy — How The U.S. Became a Country “Of The Rich, By The Rich, For The Rich”

Interesting article by Andy Kroll in Mother Jones, “How the Oligarchs Took America” reports on how America became a country “of the rich, by the rich, and for the rich.” The article uses information from a new book by political … Continue reading

Posted in Special Reports | Leave a comment

Just Singing A Song Won’t Change The World

I love this clip of Neil Young talking with David Letterman. Neil jokes that he is working on a new song, “Just Singing A Song Won’t Change The World.” He banters with Paul Schafer and finally says, “You can keep … Continue reading

Posted in Special Reports | 5 Comments