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Progressive Caucus Budget Turns Resistance Into Policy, Rebukes Trump
The "Roadmap for the Resistance" is virtually a point-by-point rebuke of Trump administration policies and offers plans for completing the work of economic recovery that has been thwarted by Republican-imposed fiscal austerity.
Who's Behind the Billionaire PAC Targeting Elizabeth Warren?
The conservative group America Rising is targeting Sen. Elizabeth Warren as she tours the country in support of her new book. Why? Their billionaire backers might lose cushy tax breaks and regulatory favors under the policies she supports.
Another GOP Tax Plan for Captains of Industry
Trump's tax plan richly rewards captains of industry and real estate, like himself. But the middle class, not so fast. The poor, not at all. Someone needs to tell Trump that tycoons sporting navy golf polos aren’t blue-collar workers.
Progressive Breakfast
Will He, or Won't He? Trump says he want so to loosen regulations on community bankers. USA Today: "President Trump told a group of community bankers Monday that he is trying to cut the number of government regulations they have long protested, even as he floated the...
Instead of Separating Families by Building Walls, Invest in Schools
The Build Schools, Not Walls campaign kicked off this week in unison with the massive May 1st actions for worker and immigrant rights. The theme: Instead of separating families and building walls, we must invest in our schools.
Time to Recall a Progressive ‘Truly Great’ First 100 Days
The Resistance needs to develop a memory of how past generations confronted reactionary threats to democracy. We should do so to remind us how a progressive President and people launched a revolution and started making America truly great.
Congress Saves Budget Fights for Another Day
Congress has a spending plan that rejects many of President Trump’s priorities. It also includes more money for federal Indian programs. But remember: it’s only enough money to fund government operations through the end of September.
Progressive Breakfast
Government Stays Open, For Now Congress Seeks to Avoid Shutdown. The Hill:"...Bipartisan negotiators agreed Sunday night on a bill to keep the government running through September, and will move it through the House and Senate this week before government funding runs...
Climate March Underscores Need for Urgent Climate Action
Ebullient crowds took to the streets of Washington, D.C. and other communities across the country to send a strong message to the White House that climate change is a real and growing threat, and the time to act is now.
Corporate Tax Cuts Are Really Just Tax Cuts For The Rich
Republicans are proposing a huge cut in corporate tax rates. They are also proposing to let giant, multinational corporations keep much of the taxes they already owe on profits they are keeping in "offshore" tax havens. Who benefits?
