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Republicans Repealing A Rule To Stop Wage Theft? It's Who They Are
Who could be against rules that protect workers from civil rights and labor law violations, having their pay stolen and their health and safety put at risk? Republicans, that's who.
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Prepares To Shift Blame Trump prepares to blame Dems for GOP health care fail. Politico: "In a private Oval Office meeting with conservative activists Wednesday, President Donald Trump sold Paul Ryan's health care bill as strong and necessary. But minutes later,...
The American Health Care Act Is a Wealth Grab, Not a Health Plan
The Republicans' plan to replace the Affordable Care Act is a disaster for the American people. It’s not a health plan, it's a wealth grab for those who need it least, which will make the economy sicker, too.
Trumping the WTO for Fair Trade
The WTO treats the United States like a punching bag that must suffer economic blows from trade-cheating by nations worldwide. Trumping the WTO to protect American jobs and industries is the right thing to do.
The Foreign Aid Fallacy: Has America Become Too Generous?
The new administration paints foreign aid as a devastating drain on America’s treasure, that could be better spent at home. But generosity isn’t killing the American dream; inequality is.
Progressive Breakfast
Women Strike Day Without a Woman launches. AP: "'A Day Without a Woman' is the first national action by organizers since the nationwide marches held the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration ... School districts including Alexandria City Public Schools in...
Shareholders Showdown: Will Disney Break From The Beast?
Disney CEO Bob Iger wants "a direct pipeline" to President Trump without being tainted by the President's undemocratic actions. At a shareholder's meeting, Iger will be told he can't, and that he should make a clean break.
Who Says 'It Can't Happen Here'?
Sinclair Lewis was right to sound this alarm. We have endured 40 years of creeping authoritarianism, and it now appears that it may run right over democracy. We must resist, and act in solidarity.
The Enormous, Humongous Trade Deficit Hits 5-Year High in January
Advocates of free trade often say the practice increases exports, which 'creates jobs' and generates cash to reinvest in the economy. What they don't say is imports also rise, which destroys jobs and wealth.
Progressive Breakfast
Rocky Rollout of ACA Repeal House GOP reveals ACA repeal bill. AP: " The plan would repeal the statute's unpopular fines on people who don't carry health insurance. It would replace income-based subsidies the law provides to help millions of Americans pay premiums...
