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Philadelphia Sues Wells Fargo Over Race-Based Discrimination
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Robert Donachie Philadelphia sued Wells Fargo Monday, claiming the American banking icon engaged in predatory lending practices in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA). The lawsuit comes on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling in early May that said municipal governments have legal standing to sue banks…

Maryland May Have To Change Its State Song Because It’s TOO RACIST
Josh Fatzick Maryland may soon be forced to change its state song “Maryland, My Maryland,” after an advisory panel said the song is too racist. According to the state advisory panel the lyrics of the Civil War-era song, which refers to Abraham Lincoln as a “despot” and called on Maryland to join the Confederacy, doesn’t…

What Homeowners Need to Know When Things Are Moving Fast in Hot Housing Markets
After years of recovery, many housing markets around the country are back to pre-recession levels. However, there’s one thing that’s different than before. Due to the downturn in construction, housing inventory is low in active markets. Even with fewer buyers, it’s a sellers market in cities like San Diego, Denver and Nashville. When things are…
A Theory of Justice and Civilization
by Ian Tartt “Liberty and justice for all” is a popular phrase in the American lexicon, especially as it is the last line in the Pledge of Allegiance. But what does it mean, and is it an accurate description of the modern US? Most people have some understanding of liberty, but what about justice? Some…
Congressman May Give His Lobbyist Girlfriend’s Employer Control Over Air Traffic’s Billions
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Andrew Follett President Donald Trump’s plan to hand over the U.S. air traffic control system to a non-profit entity closely mirrors legislation crafted by Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Bill Shuster. Shuster’s plan gave partial control of the proposed air traffic non-profit’s board to a lobbying group, Airlines for America (AFA),…
John McCain Blasts Trump, Says He’s No Reagan
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke GOP Arizona Sen. John McCain said he doesn’t believe there are similarities between former President Ronald Reagan and President Donald Trump. During an appearance on CNN’s “The Axe Files,” host David Axelrod inquired on whether he saw a parallel between the two entertainer-turned-politicians. “No, I don’t,” McCain…
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