by Robert Borosage | Jan 23, 2012 | Blog, Economy
The following was originally published by Politico ‘This is a defining time for America,” says Mitt Romney. President Barack Obama, he argues, wants to turn America into a “European-like entitlement society” in which “government provides...
by Bill Scher | Jan 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Each morning, Bill Scher and Terrance Heath serve up what progressives need to effect change on the kitchen-table issues families face: jobs, health care, green energy, financial reform, affordable education and retirement security. MORNING MESSAGE: For SOTU, Stand Up...
by Sam Pizzigati | Jan 22, 2012 | Blog
Changes in state tax laws now encourage America’s awesomely affluent to create “perpetual” trusts for their heirs. The combination of these new laws and new technology, legal scholars are warning, now allows the “dead hand” of the past to rule over the living. In...
by Dave Johnson | Jan 20, 2012 | Blog
There is breaking news from Capitol Hill, negotiators have dropped the anti-union language for votes to start a union. Republicans were insisting that no-shows be counted as "No" votes. Delta's check must have been mailed late. AP: Compromise boosts prospects for FAA...