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Ford: Pay Workers Well!

Henry, not Gerald, believed that increasing wages increases the wealth of the country. more »

Rep. Frank Offers 'Grand Bargain' To Business To Help Push Dem Agenda

Economics For Contenders

Progressive presidential aspirants must reframe the national debate on economics. Here's a few pointers. more »

A 10-Step Program For Democrats

Democrats should move boldly to improve our economy, working lives and health. more »

Ask For Little, Get Nothing

We voted for economic change, and the incoming Democrats need to hear us. more »

The Incredible Shrinking GOP

Democrats can gain from the gutting of the Republican moderate wing if they make the right moves. more »

Growing The Minimum Wage

Voters support minimum wage increases with cost-of-living adjustments. Congress needs to catch up. more »

Democratic To-Do List

Now the Dems must act quickly to secure public opinion. more »

Who's Buying Congress Now

Corporate interests are spending big to get both parties to work for them, not for working families. more »


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Who Are You Calling Moderate?

The mainstream media line that Democratic success in reclaiming at least one house of C more »

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