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A Cabinet for the Deep-Pocket Ages
Only in America, new stats show, could packing an incoming administration with gazillionaires be so easy.
Progressive Breakfast
Trump to Indiana Trump to tout Carrier deal in Indiana today. NYT: "...Trump is scheduled to visit a Carrier plant in Indianapolis after the company announced it would keep 1,000 jobs there, shelving plans to move them to Mexico. The details of what exactly Mr. Trump...
Betsy DeVos May Complete The Big Money Takeover Of Our Nation's Schools
Education policy led by Trump and DeVos will differ from the previous administration, but what's staying the same is how wealthy people will influence it. This matters a lot because the education debate is mostly about who controls it
How A Payday Lender Fight Bridged A Red-Blue Divide
A progressive gay rights activist and a conservative minister launched a politically diverse coalition that successfully fought predatory lenders in South Dakota. Their story offers hope for all of us in a divisive time.
Today’s Broken Trump Promise: I Will Penalize Offshoring
The hits just keep on coming. It looks like the self-described "great negotiator" is giving away our tax dollars to a company he promised to "penalize" – even before taking office.
Pushing Repeal of the Affordable Care Act (While a Replacement Can Wait)
President-elect Donald Trump and Congress are moving quickly to reshape health care, including the Indian Health system. And so far the path looks to be chaotic.
Progressive Breakfast
Price Pick Threatens Medicare "Donald Trump Is Coming for Your Medicare" argues The Nation's David Dayen: "The selection of Georgia Congressman Tom Price as Health and Human Services Secretary offers the clearest signal yet that Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan are...
This Trump Hire is Hazardous to Your Health (And Not Just Your Medicare)
Tom Price's widely publicized desire to gut Medicare is only part of the problem. From tax cuts to surgeons’ income, he has repeatedly fought for the wealthy and privileged at the expense of ordinary Americans.
Fight For $15 Fights With Nationwide Strike Today
A report from NELP shows that since 2012 Fight for $15 has already achieved nearly $62 billion in raises for American workers.
A Different Take on Unrigging Our Taxes
Our super rich have their own personal trainers, chefs, and pilots. Maybe we should give them their own personal tax collectors.
