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Female Vets at Highest Risk for Homelessness
Despite Donald Trump's constant harping on how bad our veterans are treated, we do pretty well overall. Homelessness is a glaring exception. Although declining slightly in the past two years, it’s way too high, especially for female vets.
Progressive Breakfast
Popular Vote Minority Elects Donald Trump Cook Political Report's David Wasserman: "Thinking HRC will easily win the popular vote by 1-2 million." Rust Belt backlash breaks Democratic coalition. American Prospect's Harold Meyerson: "... the Rust Belt—whose rust...
Time to Declare: We Have Met The Enemy – And It's Not Each Other
I've seen firsthand how Donald Trump builds a wall of myths between American communities, in an effort to prevent people of different races and cultures from seeing their common foes. We have the power to tear down that wall.
The Coming Republican Reckoning
If the the Republican rank-and-file can break with Trump, and Trumpism, Republican leaders will be more able to reposition and compete in 21st century America. But that is the most likely scenario.
Progressive Breakfast
Left Buoying Clinton Left seen as rallying behind Clinton. W. Post: "...Clinton appears to have less of a challenge on her left flank than Al Gore did in 2000; final polls show her enjoying party loyalty comparable to that of Barack Obama in his two campaigns."...
Hillary Had My Back
As the steel industry collapsed in the 1990s, I found some lawmakers true to their word. Hillary Clinton was one. She never let workers down. Steel is in crisis again. I want a President I know I can trust to help workers. That is Clinton.
Take Heart On Election Day: The Kids Are Alright
The young people we met during our #BestOfUs2016 tour, working hard to encourage others to vote and stay politically engaged in a sometimes thankless environment, represent a bright spot in an often bleak election cycle.
On the Ground In Working-Class Pennsylvania, Signs That Voters Get It
A racially-mixed neighborhood in Lancaster, Pa., contains many residents anxious to vote and in particular to record their rejection of the policies that Donald Trump would promote if he became president.
On Election Day, Make Sure to Protect Our Vote
Donald Trump has called on his supporters to “monitor” polling places. Congress gutted the Voting Rights Act. What can you do? Here is some important information to keep on hand tomorrow as you head to the polls.
Small May Not Always Be Beautiful
Have you been keeping your own personal list of issues that should have received some attention in this year’s election campaigns but didn’t? Here’s one issue you may have overlooked: America’s incredible housing squeeze.
