Editors' Blog

Great Gains for the Rich -- by Thomas Riggins

According to the Economic Policy Institute, as reported by the Debs Foundation Newsletter (Fall 2015), the following figures represent  the real increase in income of the various levels of the U.S. population over the last 30 years: both Democrats and Republicans have controlled the government during this period.

Muted Rebellion Against 'Blue Dogs' at WV Dems Convention

Muted Rebellion against WV Blue Dogs at State Dem Convention.

Tax the Rich plan from Senate Dems

The plan by Senate Democrats to tax the rich complements nicely the Obama administrations' jobs bill.