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It’s Game Over After the Las Vegas Debate
Hillary Clinton will be the next president of the United States. But while Clinton grows more confident making the progressive case on domestic and social issues, she seems intent on doubling down on our failed efforts to police the globe.
How Can We Do 'Trade' Right?
People have figured out that our country's "trade" deals haven't been working our so well for "our country." A visit to Flint, Detroit or so many other places clearly shows what's wrong.
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Undermines Democracy at Final Debate GOP senators rip Trump for refusing to accept Election Day results. The Hill: "'.@realDonaldTrump saying that he might not accept election results is beyond the pale,' tweeted [Sen. Jeff] Flake. And [Sen. Lindsey] Graham...
What New Challenges To The Charter School Industry Reveal
The charter industry finds it faces formidable new challenges from many unexpected corners. A new omnibus report explains how charters were able to fly under the radar for so long and why challenges to these schools are arising now.
Our Long National Debate Nightmare is Over
Trump will probably never grace a national debate stage again, so there's that. But our campaigns, and the media’s coverage, have been shortchanging voters for a long time. That's not likely to change until the public demands better.
Wait, the Trump Campaign Didn't Have Small Biz Advisers Until This Week?
Just three weeks before the election, the Trump Campaign forms a Small Business Advisory Council. Despite his big business experience, Donald Trump is out of touch with the needs of Main Street.
Why The Police Chief’s Apology Doesn’t Cut It (And What Will)
This week, Terrence M. Cunningham, the president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, spoke out about the need to build relationships — and trust — among people of color. Unfortunately, his remarks were based in past.
Getting Beyond the ‘Buffett Rule’
In 1944, the year billionaire investor Warren Buffett first paid income tax, the U.S tax code ‘soaked the rich’ to an amazing degree — and the nation benefited mightily from all the soaking.
Oregon Locals Take On Corporate Power With 'Tax Corporations' Measure 97
Oregon's Measure 97 ballot initiative is one example of We the People trying to take back control of government from the 1% and their powerful corporations.
Progressive Breakfast
Final Debate Time previews Trump's "last stand": "Trump faces a important tactical decision on Wednesday night: use his largest remaining audience before Nov. 8 to amplify this 'rigged election' argument, or seize the moment to make a sober case that he is prepared to...
