…of yesterday has become commonplace today. Gambling used to evoke strong moral condemnation, thereby driving it underground to the back of newsstand stores, often called the “numbers racket.” Now gambling…
Today, I am introducing the Public Empowerment Act of 1997, a package containing eight pieces of legislation. Together, these provisions, at very modest cost, can help revitalize our democracy and…
…wrongs were exposed by lawsuits brought by individuals or groups of afflicted plaintiffs using the venerable American law of torts. Almost every day, the media reports on stories of injured…
…by individuals or groups of afflicted plaintiffs using the venerable American law of torts. Almost every day, the media reports on stories of injured parties using our legal system to…
…last word.” 6. Our Commonwealth: The Hidden Economy That Makes Everything Else Work by Jonathan Rowe (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2013). These are the last concrete, inspiring, challenging words of the late…
…School. Roberta Baskin: Roberta Baskin spent more than 30 years as an awarding-winning investigative reporter at CBS News, ABC News, & PBS exposing stories of injustices. Her storied career garnered…
…a good engineering safety record in this country. But Boeing was in a rush with its Boeing 737 Max 8. They had to catch up with the growing orders for…
…today’s partisan, corporate-dominated world. But, as I often say, real change is easier than you think. The following twelve men and women maximized their power as citizens to improve the…
…serious gatherings that reflect the public interest. They also need to support progressive candidates and run for office. Showing up is half of democracy. We invite you to attend, in…
…stories. They miss major stories about Congress – the gigantically powerful institution that is delegated so much of our sovereign power under the Constitution. The trouble is that Congress has…