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12 Notes From a Political Autopsy
What killed the Democrats' chances? People are still sifting through the data, but here are twelve notes from the ongoing political autopsy.
Resist! Reorganize! Revitalize!
Donald Trump is the legally elected president-elect. But he needs to be resisted from day one with all the tools of an aroused democratic citizenry. He is not entitled to a honeymoon.
Is TPP Really Dead?
The head of the Senate says he won't bring it up for a vote, but House Speaker Paul Ryan hasn't said a thing. And, of course, Wall Street and the giant multinational corporations want TPP and they want it bad.
The Road Ahead for Social Justice After Election 2017
For those of us committed to social justice and opportunity for all, we may be entering one of the most challenging eras of our lives. But I am confident that, as a community, we will rise to the occasion.
Five Reasons For Liberals To Have Hope
If Trump manages to drag down the entire Republican Party with him over the next four years, Democrats might be able to snag the biggest political prize of all in the 2020 elections.
Education Victories Democrats Can Rally Around
Democrats are having a hard time finding any bright spots in Tuesday's defeat. But communities that voted against the private takeover of their public schools showed progressive Democrats how to take back control of their party.
Corprate Tax Avoidance Is Also Scamming Investors
Companies like Apple and many others have been stashing profits in tax havens to dodge taxes. At some point our government should crack down and make them pay what they owe us. Are investors prepared for this?
Progressive Breakfast
People Rise Up Anti-Trump protests sweep country. NYT: "The crowds swelled as the night went on but remained mostly peaceful. Protests were reported in cities as diverse as Dallas and Oakland and included marches in Boston; Chicago; Portland, Ore.; Seattle and...
Why Trump Won
Obama’s coalition will continue to grow in number. But Democrats better learn how to sing from Bernie Sanders' gospel to have any hope of becoming a majority party again.
The Damage From Free Trade Helped Elect Trump
In the late 70s the country was told that "protectionism" is bad for the economy and was sold "free trade" as a way to bring prosperity and jobs. "Laid-off workers would be "freed up" to get better jobs. Well, they never got better jobs
