Huge mega-companies are harmful because they have monopolistic powers. Consolidation in the media and news industry under billionaire owners is concerning because they control the information we receive. Biased “news” means voters don’t get the information they need for a well-functioning democracy.

Economic inequality is at record levels. The American oligarchy is powerfully wielding its power. Here are policies to address economic inequality. If Democrats want to win elections, they should support policies to reduce economic inequality and create a secure economic future for all Americans.

Many Americans are worried about the cost of living. Government policies can reduce or control the costs of everyday expenses. If Democrats or others want to garner support and votes, they should aggressively promote such policies. Here are some examples.

Americans are worried about the cost of living. Government policies can increase the pay and benefits they get, as well as reduce the cost of living. If Democrats want support and votes, they should unequivocally advocate for policies that would improve the affordability of everyday life.

Every Republican, especially those in Congress, who does not resist the undemocratic and illegal actions of Trump and his administration shares the blame for what’s happening. The Republican Party of Trump is a dark shadow of its former self. Many past Republican leaders would be horrified.

The US campaign finance system is corrupt. Wealthy individuals and corporations buy candidates. Public matching funds systems democratize campaign financing by amplifying the voices of everyday Americans. New York City’s system has allowed Mamdani to run a competitive race for Mayor.

The crytpo and AI industries present serious risks to the U.S. economy. They may be economic bubbles whose bursting would have serious negative effects. Crypto is a Ponzi scheme. Both industries pose serious threats to the environment and are vulnerable to China’s control of rare earth minerals.

An American oligarchy has battled for control of our country. There are signs of a resurgence of democracy and progressive policies, including a resurgence of unions, campaign finance reforms, and growing resistance to the Trump administration. We, the American people, can defeat the oligarchy.

An American oligarchy has battled for control of our country since its founding. In 1980, the American oligarchy re-emerged. Defenders of democracy are fighting back with growing protests against and resistance to King Trump. Please find and participate in an Oct. 18 No Kings protest.

American oligarchs have spent 45 years and billions of dollars undermining democracy and skewing government policy. We need to stand up to Trump and corporate CEOs. They depend on us, their customers and voters. We did so with the reaction to their pulling the Jimmy Kimmel show off the air.

Trump is the culmination of decades of work by wealthy individuals and CEOs (America’s oligarchs) undermining democracy & skewing government policy. This has led to high income & wealth inequality. Many Americans have lost their economic security, as well as their faith in government & democracy.

The harm that Facebook and other social media do to children and youth, our society and politics, and people and countries around the world is well documented. Clearly, the social media companies are far more committed to maximizing profits than they are to minimizing harm.

The harm that Meta Platforms’ Facebook and virtual reality programs do to children and youth is well documented. The evidence continues to grow as new whistleblowers come forward and share inside information. Clearly, Meta is far more committed to its profits than it is to protecting children.

President Trump is perverting capitalism and the free market by asserting unprecedented influence over the private sector. His actions are not a coherent economic policy. They’re all about centralizing power and control. This is what fascism and oligarchy look like.

Consumers beware; you’ll need to up your vigilance to avoid scams. The Trump administration is weakening consumer protections. From the cryptocurrency industry to cyber security to Social Security and health care, weak oversight and regulation will lead to consumer rip-offs and outright fraud.

Consumers beware; scams are coming your way. The Trump administration is weakening consumer protections. From financial services to big tech a lack of oversight and regulation will lead to consumer rip-offs and outright fraud. You will need to up your level of vigilance to avoid getting scammed.

Despite all the bad news, there’s lots of good news. Democrats in Congress are increasing their resistance. State level action is critically important. I don’t condone gerrymandering, but I do believe in fighting fire with fire. Lots of good news in Jess Craven’s blog’s weekly good news edition.

The Trump administration policies are doing wide-ranging harm to people and our society. We need to protest and resist to convince elected officials, business and academic leaders, and others to stand up and push back.

The Trump / Republican budget just enacted will increase the federal debt, make college less affordable, harm our (and particularly women’s) health as well as our health care system, and hurt states’ finances. Please contact your members of Congress and tell them you oppose these budget cuts.

The recently enacted Republican budget bill will harm seniors by reducing Medicaid spending, weakening Social Security, and cutting Medicare. These (and other) budget cuts are being made to help pay for large tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations.