James Baratta

Jim Himes keeps telling his constituents that U.S. intelligence agencies don’t spy on them, and “have no reason” to buy Americans’ data. Advocates say that’s untrue. The post Himes Fact-Checked on...

Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), a leader on the House Intelligence Committee, faced protests over his support for a warrantless spying regime. The post Privacy Advocates Ambush Himes Over Clean FISA Push a...

Dark-money groups are spending more than ever to buy elections. But eradicating the super PAC plague could start with a simple pledge. The post America, We Have a Super PAC Problem appeared first...

House Republicans have threatened to hold a foreign surveillance extension hostage unless the Senate agrees to voter suppression. It may flip the script on superfluous government spying. The post ...

With five minor tweaks to existing utility law—and a whole lot of elbow grease—policymakers could save American households $500 per year on electricity. The post How to Save Americans $70 Billion ...

The Trump administration has gravely undermined counterterrorism work while also starting a war of aggression in the Middle East. The post Playing Politics With National Security Is a Dangerous Ga...

Whether it’s pain at the pump or highway robbery in your mailbox, American consumers have little recourse when the conflict-driven surge in energy prices hits the home front. The post War With Ira...

Lee Zeldin has vowed to drive ‘a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion.’ Too bad he only has a butter knife. The post EPA’s Endangerment Finding Repeal Stands on Shaky Fou...

The former New York City comptroller and councilmember is running for Congress. To unseat incumbent Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman, he’ll have to consolidate the progressive left. The post Brad Land...

The private equity behemoth’s bid to acquire New Mexico’s largest electricity provider could be null and void. Will regulators be bold enough to apply the law? The post Consumer Advocates Could De...

Novel public ownership models have kept minor league baseball franchises anchored in communities. The post Diamonds in the Rough appeared first on The American Prospect.

Fresh off Grammy glory, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny is set to perform on America’s biggest stage. It’s shaping up to be Puerto Rico’s moon-landing moment. The post Bad Bunny Bowl appeared first ...

As runaway utility bills squeeze ratepayers across the country, elected officials are escalating efforts to rein in investor-owned utilities—and not just with legislation. The post Meet the Member...