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Will Betsy DeVos Restart The 'Education Wars'?
Trump's nominating Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education risks “reigniting the education wars,” says teachers union leader Randi Weingarten. Indeed, Democrats in Congress are showing an uncharacteristically unified front in opposing her
Republicans, Here's Your Way Out Of the Obamacare Vise
The Republicans are in a jam. But there is a way out. It requires Republicans to prioritize maintaining political power over sticking with ideological principles. That should not be a problem.
Progressive Breakfast
Obamacare Repeal Advances Senate takes first step toward Obamacare repeal. NYT: "The vote was 51 to 48 ... setting the stage for ... a reconciliation bill ... The budget blueprint instructs House and Senate committees to come up with repeal legislation by Jan. 27....
Two Congressmen Nail The Problem With The Jeff Sessions Makeover
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Wednesday made sure that the Senate and the country was not distracted by the makeover that the attorney general nominee presented to the country this week.
The Dullest -- and Most Shocking -- Moment in Trump's Press Conference
hat outrages people in Washington doesn't seem to offend voters in West Virginia or boost Democratic turnout in Milwaukee. But everyone understands greed, and graft, and selfishness.
How Many Won't Watch Trump's Inauguration?
On The Rick Smith Show, I discussed how low TV ratings would rattle Trump, as well as other issues looming large for the incoming administration. Check out the podcast.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls On People To Defend The CFPB
People's Action urges people to call their congressperson at (202) 224-3121 to tell them to protect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). But that's just a start.
Progressive Breakfast
Don't Take Away Our Health CareThis week, Congress will vote on a budget resolution to repeal the Affordable Care Act and take health care away from millions. This is the right wing's first step toward gutting the health care we all count on. On top of eliminating the...
Don’t Watch Donald Trump’s Inauguration
A mass refusal by the public to watch Donald Trump on TV will deprive him of big ratings, which he routinely uses to create a false impression of widespread popularity.
Progressive Breakfast
Senate: Do not let Trump's picks go unvettedToday, the Senate will begin confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. But many of his picks haven’t yet completed the ethics vetting process. According to the Office of Government Ethics,...
