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Booker and the Big Pharma Dems Have No Excuse. This Vote Proves It.
It’s disappointing when Democrats offer implausible excuses for their votes, as Sen. Cory Booker and twelve other senators did. It’s downright outrageous when those same Democrats claim their votes were driven by drug safety concerns.
A Bold UK Echo of FDR’s Income Cap
The leader of the British Labour Party has just outlined an ambitious set of proposals for shearing the incomes of the ultra rich down to more democratic proportions.
Resisting the Trumpublican Shock Doctrine Blitzkrieg
Trumpublicans are intent on manipulating the shock of Donald Trump's victory to roll back much of the New Deal and Great Society. It’s incumbent upon everyone who cares about democracy and the common good to fight back.
Progressive Breakfast
Resistance Assemblies Sunday President-elect Donald Trump, his agenda, and his toxic cabinet nominees have galvanized unprecedented energy for activism around the country and people are looking for ways to get involved. People’s Action, MoveOn and the Working Families...
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.
