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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...
Trumpcare Is Wrong For You. It's A Toxic Prescription For Health Care
The House Republican health care plan unveiled Monday cuts taxes for the wealthy and corporations, gives consumers paltry tax credits to deal with rising costs, and will force many people to forgo needed care.
Our President Is Up to No Good
President Trump's poisoned-tip tweets distract us with slander while he and Republicans enact the most regressive measures of policy and taxation since the 1920s.
Regulation Repeals Show 'The Swamp' Is Rising
Trump promised to "drain the swamp" of lobbyist influence from government. But the opposite is happening: he's already granted most of the special favors requested by the Business Roundtable, a $6 trillion corporate lobby.
