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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.
Trump's Monuments of Hypocrisy Made With Chinese Steel
Donald Trump presents himself as a champion of blue-collar workers, and in particular talks about steelworkers a lot. He says, "Look at steel, it’s being wiped out." But don’t listen to the words; look at his acts.
Progressive Breakfast
Pence v. Truth Politico fact checks the debate: "[Pence] said 'Iraq has been overrun by ISIS' when in fact the terrorist group is losing ground ... While Pence countered that the Republican never said that, Kaine was indeed spot on declaring Trump has called for...
Amid "Men Yelling Indistinctly" During VP Debate, Shards Of Substance
Tuesday's vice-presidential debate offered moments of real contrast between the America that works for all promised by Democrat Hillary Clinton and the alt-right and tea-party policies of a Donald Trump administration.
Corporate Tax "Shell Game" Report: $718 Billion Of Corporate Tax-Dodging
The solution to stem an annual estimated loss of $100 billion in tax revenue is for Congress to end the "deferral" loophole and make these companies just pay the taxes they owe.
