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Labor Organizes a Congressional Win
Conor Lamb did not view unions as boogey men to fear and run from. He saw them as friends to run and win with. And he defeated a Republican Tuesday in a Congressional District that went for Trump by 20 points.
The Resistance Needs Better Heroes
A movement without memory is adrift. And a movement that picks the wrong heroes is lost. Two milestones should serve as reminders to self-styled members of the Resistance. One marks a turning point in the life of an ill-chosen hero. The other is a reminder that true...
Putting Lawmakers On Notice in Idaho
Idahoans are fed up with lawmakers like Gov. Butch Otter who cave to the interests of deep-pocketed donors rather than than step up to defend quality, affordable health care in our state. Thousands in Idaho fall into what we call the Coverage Gap. These hard-working...
Progressive Breakfast
Health Care Tips PA Voters To Dems PA voters say the GOP’s health care antics cost Saccone their vote. ThinkProgress: "While many Republican strategists and conservative pundits struggled to make sense of how a Democrat could have been so successful in Pennsylvania’s...
Opening a New Way for Democrats to Run and Win
Conor Lamb’s stunning win in the special election for Pennsylvania's 18th House District showed the blue wave building as the November midterms approach. It also triggered an immediate debate about what the victory says about Democratic strategy this fall, amid...
Progressive Breakfast
Students Walk Out Nationwide To Protest Gun Violence 'ENOUGH': U.S. student walkout sends message on gun violence. US News & World Report: "U.S. students spilled out of classrooms by the tens of thousands on Wednesday, chanting slogans like "No more silence" and...
Why Public Schools Have Become the Epicenter of Rebellion
The revolution may not be televised, but it is happening in public schools. This is evident in the growth of student and teacher actions across the country, from walkouts to strikes. This shouldn't be surprising to anyone who's been paying attention. Public school...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Speaks on Rollback of Bank Reforms
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks about proposed changes to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which she helped pass to curb risky lending practices in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Warren spoke at the Democratic Caucus Center...
Progressive Breakfast
PA Race Neck-And-Neck, With Dem In Lead Lamb clings to tiny lead with all precincts reporting. Politico: "The closely watched special election race for a congressional seat in western Pennsylvania is still too close to call — but Democrat Conor Lamb, leading by fewer...
Now Is the Time to Fight for Health Care in Idaho
Every Idahoan deserves quality, affordable health care. That’s the simple truth, and a vast majority in our state believes it. Now we have a chance to come closer to that goal, if our lawmakers will finally stand up and act for the people they say they represent. In...
