Capital Gains Cuts Are Just Another Con to Benefit the Rich
A few days ago President Trump said he was “seriously considering” a cut in the capital gains rate if he’s re-elected. Needless to say, Trump says a lot of things, and the fact that he said this probably doesn’t mean much. Still, he was backed up by longtime capital gains warrior Larry Kudlow, who told…
Protesters Arrested in Tennessee Could Now Lose Their Right to Vote
A man holds a flag upside down in front of the Tennessee State Capitol during a peaceful protest on Thursday, June 4. Mark Humphrey/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.On Friday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed a controversial bill that enhances penalties for certain crimes related to…
The Democratic Platform Backtracked on Fossil Fuels. Climate Activists Are Upset.
A refinery.Brian Cahn/Zuma For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.This piece was originally published in the Guardian and appears here as part of our Climate Desk Partnership. US climate activists had high hopes for the Democratic national convention, following substantial praise for a recently strengthened plan from nominee Joe…
Why Is the Stock Market Booming? Or Is It?
In his column today Paul Krugman flicked at a point about the “soaring” stock market that deserves a bit more attention: The recent rise in the market has been largely driven by a small number of technology giants. And the market values of these companies have very little to do with their current profits, let…
Without Journalists, My Mom Often Said, “We Just Would Not Know.”
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Hi, I’m Jahna Berry. I’ve never started a story like that before, because I spent 15 years as a reporter. But I’m writing to you today as Mother Jones’ chief operating officer. I was director of product here a few years ago,…
Trump Campaign, Under a Court Order to Show Evidence of Voter Fraud, Produces Bupkis
U-T San Diego/ZUMAPRESS For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.With the frequency and fervency that President Donald Trump and his supporters talk about supposed rampant mail voting fraud, one would think it would be fairly easy for them to put forward some evidence. Well, maybe not so much.…