There is little doubt that the global one percent is winning. In fact, a new study has found that the number of billionaires reached an all-time high in 2015 at the same time that their portfolios and piggy banks also continued to grow to record proportions. According to the 2015-2016 Billionaire Census by international market…
Is Brexit Win a Warning Signal for Trump-Era America?
The UK’s shock decision to exit the European Union has left a foreboding shadow over the American political landscape, sending the U.S.—and the world—a stark warning about the dangers of a disaffected working class and the power of negative politics. Conservatives worldwide have been heralding Thursday’s vote as a victory for “the people” over the…
Amanda Seyfried Is Adoring Life as a New Mom
Life is good for Amanda Seyfried. On the heels of a monumental March, where the actress secretly tied the knot with actor beau Thomas Sadoski and then gave birth to their baby girl, the actress told E! News that she couldn’t be happier. “Man, I love being a mother,” she gushed. “I love my family so…
Anna Faris Is Hilariously Live-Tweeting Chris Pratt’s Big Day
Because the people need to know Leading up to Wednesday night’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 world premiere, Anna Faris is giving fans the gift of documenting her and husband Chris Pratt’s every move. The Mom actor began live-tweeting the day bright and early by declaring that she was getting ready to shower at…
Farewell, David Cameron, It's Theresa May's Turn to Mess Things Up Now
Britain bid farewell to David Cameron on Wednesday as the reign of Prime Minister Theresa May began. Over the six years he was installed at 10 Downing Street, Cameron—who resigned in the wake of the Brexit referendum—drew criticism over his support for austerity policies, disregard for the environment, callous approach toward refugees, and hawkishness on…
Beyoncé as Nala in the Lion King Reboot Needs to Happen
Looks like two new bundles of joy aren’t the only reasons Beyoncé may have to celebrate in 2017! The star could be diving into the movie world again, this time participating in the reboot of a Disney classic. Director Jon Favreau is taking on the Lion King live-action remake and the Grammy Award-winning singer and…
After Brexit, Achieving Trade Justice For All
For the past three years, War on Want has been proud to be at the forefront of one of the biggest social movements we’ve seen in Europe for a generation. That movement came together and grew with one intention: to stop the secretly negotiated EU-US trade deal, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Many…
This Is What Rachel Bilson Thinks a Revival of The O.C. Would Look Like
With small screen classics like Will & Grace and Gilmore Girls making triumphant returns back to our TVs, it comes as no surprise that resident Newport Beach It girl Rachel Bilson has thought about what a revival of the poular series The O.C. would look like. In an interview with E! News, Bilson—who won our hearts by playing SoCal sweetheart Summer Roberts…
Republicans Hustle to Shield Trump as Demands for Russia Inquiry Grow
Republicans are dismissing the mounting call to thoroughly investigate the Trump campaign’s connection with Russian intelligence, and party leadership is seemingly pushing for members to fall in line behind the president amid growing outrage. House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) on Wednesday accused Democrats of “politicizing” the issue and told Politico he would not alter…
Need for Diplomacy More Clear Than Ever After North Korea Claims H-Bomb Test
This is a developing story and may be updated. Calls for restraint and diplomacy emerged on Sunday after North Korea claimed to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb capable being placed on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). A statement released from North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Institute says Pyongyang conducted the test with “perfect success” at…