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Donald Trump: The American-Made Fraud
Trump condemns China for cheating on trade, but bought cheap Chinese steel and aluminum to construct his buildings in Chicago and Las Vegas. Would a President Trump use Chinese steel and aluminum in his U.S. infrastructure repair plan?
Progressive Breakfast
GOP Civil War Breaks Out Speaker Paul Ryan could still un-endorse Trump. Politico: "...Ryan has personally been on the edge of pulling the plug but has held out because his decision is about more than just his personal feelings: It's about saving his massive 60-seat...
The Second Presidential Debate: Gutter-Ball Edition
The brief and rare exchanges on ideas were revealing ... But the clash of ideas was a sideshow. This “debate” was an exchange of insults, egged on by the moderators. The only redeeming feature is that it will be hard to get lower than that.
Why It Takes Local Activists to End a School-to-Prison Pipeline
Civil rights groups and policy statements from government officials have called for an end to the school-to-prison pipeline. But nothing will likely change for students until parents, educators and activists push at the local level
A Little Historical Perspective on the Latest Forbes 400
The newly released list of America's 400 richest only tells part of the story of just how staggeringly unequal the United States has become.
Leave Bill Clinton Out of It
Bill Clinton's 20-year-old sexcapades are irrelevant to Hillary's ability to govern. If that counted, we’d have to downgrade the presidencies of at least half the guys who have served, and blame their wives in the bargain.
Progressive Breakfast
When Trump Helped Rig The Rules NYT explores when Trump successfully lobbied for a tax break: "It was late in 1991, and Mr. Trump was sitting before a special panel in Washington’s Cannon House Office Building. His pitch: for lawmakers to relax tax rules that Mr....
Federal Government Feeds Charter School Beast Despite Auditor's Warnings
Regardless of how you feel about charter schools, be concerned about a new government outlay of a quarter-billion dollars to these schools. A federal audit warns the money is very likely to end up in private pockets.
Enormous, Humongous August Trade Deficit Prompts Trade Deficit Bill
The stagnation of wages for working people just happens to correspond with the introduction of the intentional "trade" deficit. The consequences for society are dangerous.
The Lie at the Heart of the Payday Predator’s Playbook
Contrary to industry lies, predatory payday loans do not provide access to credit. Instead, lenders take advantage of borrowers’ financial need to trap them in debt indefinitely.
