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Ike’s Rich vs. Trump’s Rich: No Contest
In the years right after World War II, average Americans got ahead. Now Americans are getting headaches — from a ferociously top-heavy distribution of the nation’s income.
Sorry, Donald. Taxes in the United States Are Actually Very Low.
Newly published data confirms that, conservative rhetoric notwithstanding, Americans pay very little in taxes compared to residents of other developed countries. That includes US corporations.
Trump's EPA Pick Scott Pruitt Literally Built The Swamp Himself
But considering Trump said he wants to "drain the swamp," you might be surprised he picked someone who literally built the swamp. Scott Pruitt is a pioneer in turning government over to corporate special interests.
Progressive Breakfast
Obamacare Divides GOP GOP divided on Obamacare strategy. Politico: "Lawmakers have proposed putting off the effective date of repeal from as little as six months to as long as three years ... Several senators suggested at the meeting with Pence that additional...
DC Rally Wednesday With Bernie Sanders, Danny Glover, Keith Ellison
Our Revolution and Good Jobs Nation will hold a rally with low-wage federal contract workers Wednesday to call on President-elect Trump to honor his promises to working people, including federal contractor employees.
Will Trump Bring the Robot Apocalypse?
The future was supposed to bring prosperity and leisure to working people, not joblessness and misery. But that was before the money guys took over.
Public-Sector Compensation Should Be a Model for the Private Sector
Most public-sector jobs are secure middle-class jobs that attract educated workers willing to work for less. Yu wouldn’t know this to read reports from the American Enterprise Institute, the Arnold Foundation, and countless others.
Enormous, Humongous $42.6 Billion October Trade Deficit Is Unbalanced
A trade deficit is a deficit in people's jobs and livelihoods. Forty straight years of trade deficits is a big part of what led to Donald Trump.
The Carrier Con: You Are Paying To Replace American Workers With Robots
1300 Carrier manufacturing jobs are still going to Mexico. And the 800 jobs staying in Indiana aren't safe, because Carrier is moving to automate much of the work, with the help of the American taxpayer.
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Transition Operates in the Dark "Trump’s Transition Team Is Dirty, and It’s Dark" reports The Nation's George Zornick: "Seventy percent of Trump’s landing team members have some corporate affiliation ... Several lobbyists are simply de-registering as lobbyists...
