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This Doesn’t Sound Like Our Voice
Donald Trump said he'd speak for the people, but in the days since he's become president-elect, it’s billionaires and bigots who are getting heard. Now it's time for us to use our voice and stand up for each other.
Today’s Broken Trump Promise: “I Won't Cut Medicare”
President-elect Donald Trump made a number of promises to his voters. Here is today’s post about a promise that he has already broken.
Progressive Breakfast
Sanders To Lead Rally Today People's Action to join Our Revolution in Washington, DC rally at 1 PM ET today: "Join Senator U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and broad array of labor, environmental, healthcare, consumer and other advocacy groups in Washington DC Thursday to...
Finally, A Chance to Remake the Democratic Party
For the first time in a quarter-century, we’re about to see a vacuum of political and intellectual leadership in the Democratic Party. The party will have to remake itself. The question is, as what?
The Climate Is In Deep Trouble. Here's How to Fight Back.
If the Trump administration follows through on its pledge to fry the climate and trash Obama's regulatory efforts, the backlash could be fierce. It is the job of the climate hawk to make it so.
How We Can Fight Trump
In the wake of Trump’s victory, the traditional rituals were observed. Hillary Clinton gave a graceful concession speech; President Obama and Trump called for Americans to come together. The only true response was in the streets.
In California, a Tax-the-Rich Triumph
Could the resounding Election Day victory of a state tax initiative signal an impending surge for a new national egalitarian politics?
Progressive Breakfast
No Mandate Only 29 percent say Trump has a mandate. Politico: "Less than 30 percent of Americans say Donald Trump has a mandate to carry out as president the agenda he proposed on the campaign trail, according to new Washington Post/Schar School poll ... 59 percent...
Don't Underestimate The Damage Stephen Bannon Can Do
Steve Bannon is racist, misogynist and whip smart. With the authority of the Federal government, Bannon will be able to carry out witch hunts against perceived political enemies and to empower the most hateful elements in society.
Today's Broken Trump Promise: "Blind Trust"
President-elect Donald Trump made a number of promises to his voters. Here is today's post about a promise that he has already broken. "Today's Broken Trump Promise" is certain to be a regular series.
