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Why President Hillary Clinton Will Need Bernie’s “Political Revolution”
Once Hillary Clinton enters the Oval Office, she’ll need the countervailing power of a progressive movement – ironically, much like the one her primary opponent championed.
On Social Security's 81st Birthday, a Fresh Opportunity for Democrats
Eighty-one years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, and the program has a wonderful birthday present. Neither presidential candidate is running on Social Security privatization or benefit cuts.
Progressive Breakfast
TPP Battle Heats Up "Liberals rally to sink Obama trade deal" as Obama moves toward lame duck vote, reports The Hill: "...Obama on Friday sent notice to Congress that he intends to deliver TPP implementing legislation to Capitol Hill later in the year — a maneuver...
Workers of the Future, Unite
Automation will undoubtedly transform society in the future. But that's no reason to ignore the problems we're facing right now. The best way to ensure a more equitable economy tomorrow is by fighting for one today.
Wingnut Week In Review: Trump Shoots Off His Mouth
Is suggesting that Second Amendment advocates assassinate Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton enough for Republicans to finally renounce their endorsements of Donald Trump? You already know the answer.
What Does Trump Have to Hide? A Tiny Tax Return
Progressive activists at a Donald Trump rally in Erie, Pa. silently held their tax returns high above their heads demanding that the GOP candidate release his returns – just like Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Tim Kaine.
President Tells Congress TPP Is Coming Their Way. What Will Clinton Do?
It is not enough for Hillary Clinton to say she opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership; that doesn't stop it. She has to put herself on the front line, twisting arms and making deals to persuade members of Congress to vote against it.
Progressive Breakfast
Clinton Embraces Populist Rhetoric "Clinton gives liberals nothing to worry about" in economic speech, says W. Post's Dave Weigel: "Nothing in the speech nodded at Republicans, or the center-right goals Democrats have conceded since the Reagan era. Not only was there...
The Economic Debate and the Failed Consensus
A policy debate almost broke out in the presidential election when the two candidates traveled to Michigan to lay out contrasting economic agendas. What became clear is that the old establishment consensus will not hold.
The Fiscal Myth That’s Killing The Economy, In 7 Steps
This week, yet another paper reinforces our need for more government spending, not less, to repair the economy for millions of working Americans. Unfortunately, our political debate is being held back by an economic myth.
