Saturday’s Topic: The beauty of speaking truth to power, and the rest of today’s news

By Robert A. Vella As you probably know, this blog focuses heavily on speaking truth to power.  When it is Continue reading →

Whistleblower: USDA suppressed findings about a common pesticide that could endanger bees

A government scientist has accused the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) of suppressing his research that criticized a commonly Continue reading →

Will Anyone Stop Charter School Corruption?

For sure, there were those on “the outside” who advocated against expanding charter schools without taking into account steps toward Continue reading →

60 Years After Brown v. Board, Will Congress Revive a Dual School System?

Congress is considering new charter legislation, awarding more money to the charter sector, which will operate with minimal accountability or Continue reading →

Median wage falls to lowest level since 1998

by David Cay Johnston Commentary: While incomes and jobs stagnate, top earners and corporate profits continue to gain An employee Continue reading →

US income inequality at record high

One street in St Louis, Missouri, has been known to residents as the “dividing line” The income gap between the Continue reading →

Corporate Tax Rates Plummet As Profits Soar

Individual income tax payments have been rising fast since the economy began to recover, even though wages have hardly budged. Continue reading →

U.S. Firms Stashed $166 Billion Offshore in 2012, Shielding 40% of Annual Profits

A new report says U.S. companies are holding more of their profits in overseas tax havens. The Wall Street Journal Continue reading →