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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.
Progressive Breakfast
Congress Begins Lame Duck Session Some Senate Republicans push back against plans for short-term spending bill. The Hill: "Congress is expected to pass a short-term bill to keep the government funded through the end of March, but Senate Republicans have misgivings...
Who Will Lead the Anti-Trump Resistance?
As more Americans become disillusioned with Trump, a potentially transformative moment is almost certain to appear. But voters dissatisfied with the status quo and Trump’s phony populism will seek equally transformative politicians.
Education Advocacy in the Time of Trump
"People need to be in the streets," was the consensus among panelists at a recent event addressing Trump's election win from an education justice perspective. A constant refrain was to "capture the energy of young people."
