A disturbing but sadly predictable jobs report was released today by the Department of Labor: 62,000 jobs lost in June, 438,000 jobs lost during the past 6 months.

The punditocracy won't tell you, but Barack Obama and John McCain are moving to the Left.

Public anger with trade agreements written by and for multinationals, protecting the interests of corporations but not workers, is on the rise. And McCain decides to campaign ... across the border, where the jobs are being sent.

Another 0-for-3 day for the Sunday shows, as they ignore the Watchdog's calls for questions on the oil shale boondoggle, the Minnesota bridge collapse, and the Justice Department political hiring scandal.

The punditocracy won't tell you, but Barack Obama and John McCain are moving to the Left.

Public anger with trade agreements written by and for multinationals, protecting the interests of corporations but not workers, is on the rise. And McCain decides to campaign ... across the border, where the jobs are being sent.

Another 0-for-3 day for the Sunday shows, as they ignore the Watchdog's calls for questions on the oil shale boondoggle, the Minnesota bridge collapse, and the Justice Department political hiring scandal.

Former Republican congressman and current Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr says President Bush has done far more harm to our democracy than President Clinton.

There's this little thing with the Justice Department hiring staff lawyers based on partisan and ideological loyalties. Will the Sunday shows bother to bring it up?

Obama's disappointing decision to support the FISA bill speaks to the importance of pushing politicians for bold progressive change, and pushing well.

The facts on coastal drilling are coming out. Poll-driven politicians, beware.

In this interview for my “Liberal Oasis” radio show, David Sirota warns that the populist uprising reverberating across the country will not by itself translate to progressive change unless the movement becomes more effective in harnessing that demand for change. Sirota shares insights from his latest book, "The Uprising."