For the bottom 90% of American households, the “prosperity” of the “recovery” since 2009 is a bright shining lie. The phrase is from a history of the Vietnam War, A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam.

‘MPs are being pursued for thousands of pounds in overpaid expenses before the House of Commons is dissolved for the election. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) estimates that it is currently owed more than […]