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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.
Evan McMullin's Campaign Further Proof of Conservative Intellectual Rot
No one expects newly declared independent candidate Evan McMullin to become president, let alone get on many ballots or crack one percent in the total vote. Yet his candidacy may still perform below expectations.
How Populism Is Rewriting The Charter School Narrative
Two recent events showcase exactly how the populist fervor in the nation is redrawing the education policy landscape, and more specifically, rewriting the story of the roll out of charter schools in our communities.
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Left Unsettled By Clinton Strategy Support for Clinton from hawks unnerves left. W. Post: "...said Glenn Greenwald, ... 'I think she’s receiving those endorsements because they like what her foreign policy will be. That’s what worries me.' ... 'I don’t like it, but it...
Clinton Should Tell Obama To Withdraw TPP To Save Her Presidency
Progressive groups are gathering petition signatures calling on Hillary Clinton to speak out against a lame-duck vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership during her Thursday economic policy speech outside Detroit.
A New Wave of Progressive Down-Ballot Election Victories
“The political revolution lives and it is moving to the states,” a director of People's Action proclaims as progressive candidates win key elections in Minnesota and Vermont on Tuesday.
Extracting a Cold Corporate Truth
For today’s top corporate executives, the contemporary corporation has become a personal ATM — with no limits on withdrawals. But the UK Labour Party may soon have a useful antidote in the works.
The Biggest Spender Backing Donald Trump? The NRA.
Why is Donald Trump pandering so hard to "the Second Amendment people"? Possibly because the National Rifle Association is the biggest financial backer of his campaign.
