Layoff notices were sent Friday to 639 employees of Voice of America and the U.S. agency that oversees it, effectively shutting down the outlet that has provided news to countries around the world since World War II. They included employees at VOA's Persian-language service who were suddenly cal...
This article examines the strategic shift within the Democratic Party as it moves away from economic populism towards cultural issues, and emphasizes the importance of reclaiming a populist economic agenda rooted in addressing inequality and corporate power. It highlights historic populist movements, contrasts Democratic and Republican approaches to populism, and argues that reversing income inequality is key to revitalizing democracy and the party's relevance.