I don't know about you, but I'm ready to put this anti-democracy decade to rest.
It began January 21, 2010 with Citizens United and ends with Donald Trump in the White House.
In 2020, we must stop our move towards oligarchy and kickstart a new era of people-powered democracy.
It began January 21, 2010 with Citizens United and ends with Donald Trump in the White House.
In 2020, we must stop our move towards oligarchy and kickstart a new era of people-powered democracy.
The anti-democracy decade has been a boon for corporations.
Stock buybacks alone hit $1.1 trillion in 2018. Meanwhile, real wages have barely risen.
Never in the history of economic data have corporate profits outgrown employee compensation so clearly and for so long.
Stock buybacks alone hit $1.1 trillion in 2018. Meanwhile, real wages have barely risen.
Never in the history of economic data have corporate profits outgrown employee compensation so clearly and for so long.
The 2010s have been defined by crony capitalism, corporate bailouts & corporate welfare. No wonder confidence in political institutions has plummeted:
—In 1964, 29% of voters believed government was run by a few big interests looking out for themselves
—By 2013, 79% believed it
—In 1964, 29% of voters believed government was run by a few big interests looking out for themselves
—By 2013, 79% believed it
This decade isn’t ending on the highest of notes, but we can make sure the next one does.
Are you registered to vote yet?
Are you registered to vote yet?
