by Robert Borosage | Oct 18, 2012 | Blog
I am saddened to hear that progressive champion Sen. George McGovern is reported to be at the end of his days. He has lived a life nearly as large as his heart. McGovern will be remembered as a stalwart of American liberalism. For my generation, he was beloved for his...
by Dave Johnson | Oct 18, 2012 | Blog
In the debate Mitt Romney heartily endorsed Affirmative Action, claiming he sought out "binders full of women" that he could put in high positions. And it turns out that even that was a lie. Sheesh. In the second presidential debate Tuesday Mitt Romney came prepared...
by Dave Johnson | Oct 18, 2012 | Blog
Note - See also, Is This Why Romney Won't Talk To Sensata Workers Whose Jobs Are Being Shipped To China? Sensata is a Bain-owned company that is closing a factory in in Freeport, Il to move the jobs to China. The workers have set up a camp they call "Bainport" and...
by Dave Johnson | Oct 18, 2012 | Blog, Economy
See also: Is This Why Romney Won't Talk To Sensata Workers Whose Jobs Are Being Shipped To China? There is a real-life story playing out in real time in Freeport, Illinois, which is west of Chicago. Bain Capital is closing a Sensata factory there, to move the jobs and...
