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If the Donald Were Really Courting the Blacks
I’m tired of news outlets saying again and again that Donald Trump is courting African-American voters. It’s quite clear that Trump is communicating about African Americans in order to court suburban and college-educated white voters.
The Struggle at Standing Rock is Bigger Than One Pipeline
The legal struggles for a permanent shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline construction continue. For indigenous people, the fight to halt the pipeline is about reviving a way of life.
Clinton Needs to Inspire the Base, Not Just Reassure Moderates
Clinton may have reassured undecided moderates that Trump is dangerous and she’s the safer choice. But she didn't do enough to energize the base to turn out for her in large enough numbers to insure victory.
Robert Reich On This Election Is A Must Hear
Robert Reich's address to the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, on "The Oddest Presidential Election in Living Memory," is a must hear. You will get insight from a veteran political figure who knows Washington inside and out.
Progressive Breakfast
Sanders Praises Clinton Sanders touts Clinton's college affordability plan in joint NH appearance. The Hill: "Sanders promised that in his role on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, he’d do everything possible to help ferry Clinton's legislation...
The Missed Opportunity On Trade – And What We Must Do Next
The opportunity for a meaningful dialogue on trade slipped away during Monday's presidential debate. A group of leaders and activists on Wednesday laid out a plan for a push against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Obama Still Swimming Against the Tide on TPP
To borrow one of Donald Trump’s favorite words, we already know the Trans Pacific Partnership is a “disaster” for U.S. workers. But what folks may not realize is that many of its provisions will hurt women the most.
Activist Confront Clean Power Opponents In D.C.
Eighty activists came to D.C. Circuit Court and to fossil fuel interest groups with a message: The corporate assault on the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan is nothing less than an attack on our right to survive.
The One Crazy Thing Donald Trump Doesn't Want To Admit He Said
When Hillary Clinton said, "Donald thinks that climate change is a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese. I think it's real," Trump immediately interjected, "I did not. I did not. I do not say that."
Clinton Is The Clear Choice On Race And Criminal Justice Reform
Little Zianna Oliphant, speaking through her tears at a city council meeting in Charlotte, said more about what’s really happening with policing in black communities than Donald Trump did in 90 minutes at Monday nights debate.
