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Trump Reality Show Distracts From Dismantling Medicaid
The House’s American Health Care Act does more than roll back Obamacare: it ends a Medicaid program that works. It’s the single most effective form of “government” insurance that secures health care options for 62.3 million Americans.
Progressive Breakfast
Gutting the Volcker Rule While you weren't looking, Trump basically killed Dodd-Frank. HuffPo: "Last week, a council of top regulators quietly met to discuss the future of the Volcker Rule ― the most important structural change Obama established for the financial...
The Time Is Now to Stand Up for the CFPB
The Los Angeles City Attorney says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was key to holding Wells Fargo accountable during the bank's massive fake accounts scandal. Now is the time to stand up to the GOP's assault against the agency.
How U.S. Firms Offshore Production, Then Pollution
On Earth Day, Trump tweeted that "Economic growth enhances environmental protection. Jobs matter!” His message was eerily similar to assertions in developing countries that environmental standards are less important than attracting jobs.
Trump’s Global Gag Order: 5 Questions Answered
President Trump signed an executive order to slash the nearly $8.8 billion the U.S. spends annually to fight deadly diseases. The callous move makes millions around the world more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
How We Can Get Walmart’s $237-Million-Man to Pay His Own Freight
American taxpayers subsidize windfalls for executives at low-wage employers like Walmart by helping them avoid paying $6.2 billion in benefits. Here’s a promising idea from across the pond that could help reverse how the subsidies flow.
Progressive Breakfast
Adieu, L'Amerique Trump departs for eight-day trip to Middle East and Europe. NPR: "President Trump will try to leave his troubles behind as he departs on the first foreign trip of his presidency... Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican, and it isn't...
Trump Cuts Student Aid to Feed School Privatization
The Trump administration plans to cut programs for low-income school kids and college students to stoke the coffers of privately-operated schools and private lenders who profit from college debts.
Warren Skewers Mnuchin for Doublespeak on Breaking Up Banks
Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin for backtracking on promises the new administration would support breaking up the big banks, calling his doublespeak "bizarre" and "straight out of George Orwell."
Five Reasons Why Krasner Won
Civil rights attorney Larry Krasner's successful bid to become Democratic candidate for Philadelphia DA is a major victory for social movements fighting for racial and economic justice. Here are five takeaways from his win.