Progressive Opinion

A Big One Cent Difference

Determined progressives pressured fast-food chains to pass a significant raise on to farm workers. more »

The Plane That Won't Die ... Or Fly

Was the V-22 Osprey designed by cartoonist Rube Goldberg? Actually, it's not that good. more »

Union Decline Particularly Hard On Latinas

suntimes.com — Latinas earn 52 percent of men's income. Strengthening unions could raise those wages.

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Real IMF Reform: Carpe Diem

The International Monetary Fund is badly in need of reform—for itself as well as borrowers. more »

Selling Out to K Street Is 'A Lot of Fun!'

Why the Senate Finance Committee weakened the minimum wage bill. And other sins. more »

The Progressive Gap

thenation.com — Senator Bernie Sanders thinks the electorate is far ahead of Congress on economy, war and global warming.

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The Case Against Inflation Targeting

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke wrote the book on inflation targeting, but it's not the only book on the subject. more »

War Plan B and Situation B

McCain insists no retreat, no surrender, but also no way to win. more »

Sallie Mae's Menage a Trois

Sallie, big banks and the GOP have had a good romp. We should stop paying for it. more »

Overtaxed Women

alternet.org — At least five major provisions of the U.S. tax code discriminate against women.

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