by Terrance Heath | Aug 3, 2009 | Blog
In an effort to defeat universal health care, conservatives are engaging in a campaign of lies that will ultimately cause more families to suffer needlessly at a most painful time. As someone who worked for years with end-of-life care issues, and spent years working...
by Sam Pizzigati | Aug 3, 2009 | Blog
To be effective, the lead executive pay reformer in Congress is now understanding, executive pay reform needs to go well beyond empowering shareholders. Barney Frank, the colorful Massachusetts Democrat, may be the most caustic quipster in Congress. Ask the...
by Bill Scher | Aug 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day. Health Care Battle Lines Drawn For Summer Brawl Major grassroots effort with pushback against insurance lobby. NYT: "...President Obama, Congressional...
by Bill Scher | Jul 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day. House Progressives Stand Up To Blue Dogs Progressive Caucus fires shot at Blue Dog compromise. The Nation's John Nichols: "The compromises on health care...
by Dave Johnson | Jul 31, 2009 | Blog, Minimum Wage
There are things you can see in front of your face, and then there are things that conservative “free market” ideologues tell you. One example is when they talk about the minimum wage. (An increase in the national minimum wage goes into effect today.) Conservative...
