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While Democrats Chase Russians, Republicans Keep Rigging Elections
What does it tell us when leading Democrats are more agitated about unproven allegations of Russian election-rigging than they are about proven allegations of Republican election-rigging?
Trump Labor Secretary Nominee Sees People As Throw-Away Commodities
Before we accept the coming destruction of our government as "normal" or "just politics," here is something to think about. Our government is supposed to work for us, We the People, for our benefit, to make our lives better.
Progressive Breakfast
Turning Back The Clock Incoming EPA chief Scott Pruitt threatens your water. American Prospect's Sam Ross-Brown: "...Pruitt led a multi-state lawsuit against Obama’s Clean Water Rule, a regulation aimed at protecting source water for one in three Americans. As with...
Through the GOP, the Wealthy Are Waging War on the Old
If you are an older American – or if you expect to live past your early sixties – and aren’t wealthy, recent news stories may have led you to conclude that the Republican Party is at war with you. If so, you’re not wrong.
Will Trump's US Trade Representative Be Another Pro-NAFTA, Pro-TPP Type?
Outgoing Louisiana Republican Congressman Charles Boustany is being talked about as a contender for becoming Donald Trump's US Trade Representative (USTR).
Drug Prices Likely to Rise in Trump Administration
Congress is set to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which means that the drug companies will lose millions of customers. Because drug companies will want to make up for their lost revenue, drug prices are likely to rise.
How to Expose Trump’s Dastardly Bait-and-Switch
To expose Donald Trump's bait-and-switch on the economy, it will be vital to follow the money, and expose the corruptions and the lies. Challenging Trump’s appointments will provide the first opportunity to pierce the veil.
With Wrestling Pick, Trump Treats Voters Like "a Bunch of Jabronies"
Donald Trump's recent cabinet picks have a history of being very good … to Donald Trump. Working Americans won’t be as lucky. His latest hire is wrestling billionaire Linda McMahon. In wrestling terms, he's treating voters like "jabronies."
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Still Unpopular Trump still unpopular in Pew poll: "55% of the public says that, so far, they disapprove of the job he has done explaining his policies and plans for the future, while 41% approve of the job he has done ... In December 2008, 72% said they...
Trump's Punch Down Strategy
Trump, believe it or not, is President-elect of the United States. That is a position of great power, commanding great influence over what people think and do.
