The reasons that drove our country’s founders to keep business creations subordinate to democracy are even more compelling today. Until we return corporate activity to “strictly business” and revoke their ill-gotten political power, the power of a Wal-Mart typically will trump even the most committed citizen efforts.
[Read more]Beyond the Voting Rights Act: Why We Need a Constitutional Right to Vote
Although it may seem that the 15th amendment ensures citizens the right to vote, the Supreme Court doesn’t see it that way.
[Read more]How Costco Became the Anti-Wal-Mart
While Costco unquestionably provides better jobs than Wal-Mart and its Sam’s Club division, is its overall impact much better when community, environmental and other concerns are weighed?
[Read more]Target vs. Wal-Mart
Target, thanks to its hip advertising and its longtime charitable contributions, is seen as a “better” Big Box store. But how much does it differ from Wal-Mart?
[Read more]Creating “Terrorism” Out of Misdemeanors
Newly released documents show that the U.S. Justice Department has greatly broadened how it defines and counts terrorism-related cases, a move that helped justify the department’s call for more funding and greater powers.
[Read more]“Sunset Commission” Hands Dangerous Level of Power to President
Hand-picked panel would wield power to eliminate disfavored federal agencies unless overridden by Congress.
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