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Gorsuch's Approval Would Put Vulnerable Students At Risk
Neil Gorsuch's court opinions reveal a pattern of antipathy toward students with disabilities. We must oppose his approval to the Supreme Court, as it would cement neglect for the vulnerable in legal precedent for generations to come.
Make Every Democratic Senator Filibuster Gorsuch
It's time to use every tactic in the book - mass demonstrations, petitions, calls, and emails - to make clear that every Democrat who doesn't filibuster Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination will face a primary challenge.
Trade Is Trump's Biggest Broken Promise
Say anything - literally anything - to sway working-class voters. Get elected, then loot the country. Hey, it worked for this guy.
Progressive Breakfast
2 Dems for Gorsuch Two Dems back Gorsuch. The Hill: "[Sen. Heidi] Heitkamp’s announcement came moments after [Sen. Joe] Manchin became the first Senate Democrat publicly backing Gorsuch ... Gorsuch will need backing from six more [Democrats]. Other red-state Democrats...
Calvin, Hobbes & Budgetary Bait-and-Switch
A great old Calvin & Hobbes comic strip tells us a lot about the current budget debate: it's the mattress fire of budget proposals. It’s not going anywhere, and it wasn’t designed to. So, what’s next?
Voters Want Higher Minimum Wages. Why? They Grow Jobs
Last year Maine voters approved an increase in the minimum wage. After this jobs and wages surged. So business groups are trying to do something about it. And not just in Maine.
Why Does SEC Chair Piwowar Shield Overpaid CEOs?
Michael Piwowar, acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, wants to roll back SEC enforcement of rules on transparency at public companies. Now Senate Banking Committee members say he may have gone too far.
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Wants To Deregulate Infrastructure Trump's infrastructure plan will be heavy with deregulation. Time: "The strategy, aides say, is to shell out between $100 billion to $200 billion in federal dollars, while overhauling the regulatory process, cutting regulations...
Roger Wilkins: A Man of Honor for a Tempestuous Time
Words fail to give full measure to Roger Wilkins, who left us just after his 85th birthday. A great champion of social justice, proud father and good friend, he will be missed.
Trump's Climate Order Assaults Vulnerable Communities
President Trump's sweeping executive order reverses years of efforts to promote clean air, water and energy. His claim? Environmental protections are bad for jobs. His solution? Windfalls to industry that threaten vulnerable communities.
