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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.
If You Care About Climate Change You Can’t Vote For Gary Johnson
If you who care about climate change and are thinking of casting a protest vote for Gary Johnson, fugetaboutit. And don't vote for Stein or abstain. The planet might not survive President Trump.
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Would Widen Trade Deficit Trump's tax proposals could worsen trade deficit. WSJ: "Conventional economics predicts that the Republican presidential nominee’s deficit-financed tax cut would drive up interest rates, sucking in foreign capital and driving the dollar...
Here's Who's Turning Wage Fights into Grassroots Power at the Ballot Box
A groundswell of support for minimum wage ballot initiatives is creating opportunities for community groups to flex their electoral muscle and expand their power to shape politics and the economy for years to come.
A New Report Reveals The Real Story About Payday Lenders
The gap between how payday lenders advertise their product and the reality of taking out a payday loan is something the CFPB should be paying close attention to as they sift through the comments submitted by the public.
The President Can Act to Curb Big Pharma Greed. These House Dems Explain
This week I spoke with Rep. Mark Pocan (D, WI) about an open letter to President Obama he is circulating to fellow members of Congress this week. It explains how the White House can address runaway drug costs by executive action.
Why Is This Election So Close?
Clinton’s problem—both in the Democratic primaries and in the general election—is that she is inescapably part of a political establishment that has failed Americans badly.
