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Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Workers

On almost every measure, Trump is making life worse for the working class. His stunts and boasts claim credit for new jobs, but these stunts cover the reality: Trump is shafting the very working people who supported him.

The ACA Is a Matter or Life or Death for Our Family

The truth about how health care saves lives is pouring out at Town Hall meetings across the country. Michigan's Ed Weberman tells how the Affordable Care Act saved his son’s life, and how it inspires him to fight to save others' lives, too.

Progressive Breakfast

  Russia Reversals Trump changes course, says Russia probe prompted him to fire FBI chief. NBC: "Trump… called ousted FBI chief James Comey a 'showboat" and revealed he asked Comey whether he was under investigation for alleged ties to Russia… it would be highly...

What Is the Purpose of School Choice?

Proponents of school choice claim it's not about results. Choice is for choice's sake, they say. But choices parents make about their children's education don’t just affect their children; they affect us all.

Progressive Breakfast

Russia After Comey Senate Intelligence Committee holds Russia hearing without Comey. CNN: "...acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe will now take the seat that was to be filled by Comey Thursday and will likely be the target of some probing by senators angry over how...

Progressive Breakfast

Trump Fires FBI Director Comey Trump enraged by inability to control Russia narrative. Politico: "Trump's firing of the high-profile FBI director on the 110th day since taking office marked another sudden turn for an administration that has fired its acting attorney...

Trumpcare Is Really Trump-Don’t-Care

No, there’s no caring in the GOP health legislation. It’s all politics. They promised for seven years to repeal Obamacare. Now that they control all branches of government, they’re intent on doing just that, no matter who they hurt.

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