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The Right Doesn't Understand Protesters; Big Surprise
Why would protesters show up at the Heritage Foundation to call them out for supporting policies that slash and privatize critical government programs for low-income and working-class people? That's what seems to perplex them.
Fighting to Save Healthcare on the Jersey Shore
New Jersey, still recovering from Hurricane Sandy, faces a double whammy as Republicans plan to toss people off Medicaid, jack up costs for people who are older and poorer, and rip up protections for people with preexisting conditions.
Progressive Breakfast
How Much Is That House Vote in the Window? Roosevelt Institute report examines how much money it takes to buy a vote in Congress. Common Dreams: "The results indicate that for every $100,000 that Democratic representatives received from finance, the odds they would...
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.
