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Trump’s Orders on Immigrants Violate Our Values
The country will stand for hope not fear, and I know you will stand with us to say no to Trump’s border wall, refugee ban and discrimination against Muslims. If you agree, post a “Solidarity Selfie” on social media.
Don't Be Fooled By Trump's Promises on Infrastructure Jobs
Donald Trump made big but vague promises about creating millions of jobs building "beautiful" roads, bridges and other public assets. Now that he is president, details matter.
Should Tom Price Go to Jail? Interview with Nancy Altman [video]
Should Trump nominee Tom Price be in jail for insider stock trading? Nancy Altman is an attorney with 40 years of experience in public policy, Social Security, and private pensions, so she does not ask lightly. We recently talked about it.
How Trump's Education Scheme Will Screw Rural People Who Elected Him
Rural schools are in trouble. But their problems will not be solved by the plan President Trump and his education nominee Betsy DeVos have to create more charter schools and voucher programs. That option will only make things worse.
Progressive Breakfast
Executive Orders Half-Baked Trump's executive orders not well thought through. Politico: "The breakneck pace of Trump’s executive actions might please his supporters, but critics are questioning whether the documents are being rushed through without the necessary...
Five Groups of Americans Who’ll Get Shafted Under Trump’s Hiring Freeze
Trump’s appointees aren’t likely to ask for “national security or public safety” exemptions for the many government jobs that help people in ways Republicans despise. So who stands to lose the most under this hiring freeze?
Rep. Newhouse, Why Did You Vote to Take Away My Friend's Health Care?
On January 13, the congressman representing my friend Paola voted to take away her health care. Paola is diabetic. Rep. Newhouse’s vote to take away her health care is a vote to take years off her life.
New Reports Reveal The Big Charter School ‘Accountability’ Lie
At her confirmation hearing for US secretary of education, Betsy DeVos claimed to support accountability. But there's ample evidence–based on her record in Michigan and on how charters operate in general–there's no reason to believe her
Progressive Breakfast
Trump To Begin Wall (But Can He Finish It?) Executive orders expected today. Politico: "One of the [executive] actions expected to be taken will be an executive order to direct federal funds toward the construction of the border wall ... will specify a temporary ban...
Trump Declares TPP Still Dead. So Now What?
Though TPP was killed by a long progressive fight that resulted in it not having the votes to pass Congress, of course, he took credit for killing it himself. So now that that’s over, how should our country trade with the world?
