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People, Not Politicians, Beat Health Care Repeal
The real story of saving health care is that people from all walks of life, in small towns and big, red districts and blue, are standing up and working together for ourselves and our families, our friends and neighbors.
5 Reasons Why Democrats' 'Better Deal' Must Include Public Education
The Trump-DeVos education agenda is extraordinarily unpopular, which gives Democrats a big opening. But A Better Deal is almost silent on the topic. Here are 5 reasons why now is an ideal time for Democrats to speak up for public schools.
Protecting Superfunds: The Polluter Must Pay
The toxic legacy of Love Canal means we must protect the power of communities to hold polluters accountable. After 40 years, it is painfully clear that we can’t count on corporations to take responsibility for their actions.
Progressive Breakfast
Join Us To Say Our Lives Are On The Line On Saturday, July 29, people are coming together all across America at over 150 events and in Washington, D.C. to say affordable, effective health care saves lives. Join us July 29 at an event near you to say Our Lives Are On...
Iowans Ready to Turn Political Revolution Into Reality
in a state like Iowa the vision of building lasting power from the bottom up has the potential to revolutionize electoral politics. The turnout at “Revolution Iowa” showed our state is ready to turn this vision into reality.
Problems Posed By School Choice Can't Be Ignored
Enraged school choice advocates denying fact-based criticism from Randi Weingarten and the NAACP can't continue to ignore the sordid past of their cause and the problems posed by charter schools and vouchers today.
The Mooch, the Donald, and the Goldmanization of Government
Donald Trump’s White House seems more like a Quentin Tarantino movie every day. Amid allegations of broken laws and self-dealing at the highest levels, the president has now hired a Communications Director called “The Mooch.”
Progressive Breakfast
Tell Your Senators to VOTE NO! Today to Save Health Care The Senate has voted to move forward on health care repeal, so our fight is far from over. More votes to come. Call your senators: Tell them to VOTE NO! Protect Medicaid and health care for everyone in the...
Democrats Are Finally Waking Up
Dems are moving to address the populist temper of this time. The People’s Platform pushes them to add to their shared agenda, while The Better Deal’s focus on concentrated economic power will be welcomed by the party's activist base.
U.S. Leads World in Inequality, and It Is Getting Worse
The United States, the “wealthiest country in the history of the world," has the highest level of inequality among the world’s major industrial nations. And the U.S. government is letting that inequality get worse on every major front.