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There's a Big Hole in the Center of the Democratic Party
Consultants Mark Penn and Andrew Stein want to steer the Democratic Party safely away from calls to restore economic justice, end pointless wars, and to protect women and people of color. They're the ones who are way off course.
Why Democrats Should Unite On A Charter School Moratorium
The NEA and NAACP want a moratorium on new charters that aren't subject to democratic governance and aren't supportive of the common good in local communities. Now Democratic leaders to join this call.
Progressive Breakfast
Taking Stock of Health Care GOP Promises lower health premiums but ignores all that’s driving them. Politico: "Republicans are betting it’s smart politics to zoom in on the pocketbook issues affecting individual consumers and families. But by ignoring the mounting...
Progressive Breakfast
Independence Day Protests At parades and protests, GOP lawmakers get earful about health care. WaPo: "Republicans, who skipped the usual committee process in the hopes of passing a bill quickly, are spending the Fourth of July recess fending off protesters, low poll...
Trump Tells Tribal Leaders Medicaid Cuts 'Will Be Great for Everybody'
An all-dead Senate health care bill might actually deliver a miracle. Why? Because a few Republicans working with Democrats could get a lot done: they could even pass a budget and start to do the jobs that we the people hired them to do.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago Philosophy of Government
In 1776, we actually had a sizable number of rich people who challenged the notion that the rich have a natural right to rule. Now we have a president who considers governing to be like Mar-a-Lago, an exclusive enclave for the rich.
Progressive Breakfast
Health Care Maneuvers GOP's Plan B for Obamacare - repeal first, replace later - began with quiet push from Koch network. LA Times: "The influential Koch network, backed by the billionaire industrialists, floated the idea most recently at a retreat last weekend in...
Why We Need to Know What Trump Says Behind Closed Doors
Trump's secretive remarks to wealthy donors are just the tip of the iceberg. We need to shine more daylight – on his relationship with the GOP, and his financial ties around the world. We need more journalism, and more activism, too.
Love Your Country? Save Health Care!
We have one more chance this Independence Day to stop the GOP’s health care repeal before it sickens, bankrupts, and even kills many of us. Remember: grassroots pressure works.
Save Health Care for Nevada's Small Businesses
GOP Senators like Nevada's Dean Heller can take a stand for small businesses and working people by rejecting any plan that hurts not only communities and the economy, but also worsens the lives of tens of millions of ordinary people.
