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Roger Ailes: How The Russ Meyer of the Newsroom Sped His Own Demise
The ouster of Fox News chief Roger Ailes, brought on by a long history of sexual harassment, portends big changes for the network he created — and the party it has consumed.
Is Trump Changing His Tune On Trade?
Having used opposition to our country's bad trade policies to secure the Republican nomination, Donald Trump appears to be snuggling up to the very establishment and Wall Street elites he pretended to be running against.
Progressive Breakfast
A Convention Divided Cruz tells audience to "vote your conscience" in 2016, effectively launches 2020 campaign. Yahoo! News: "...in late June, he invited more than 100 of his top bundlers and donors to a retreat in La Jolla, Calif. They seem to have concluded that the...
This Is What a Broken Party Looks Like
America saw a divided party last night, though what it was divided over wasn't evident if you haven't been paying close attention. They are mainly divided over whether the party should accept America's multiculturalism or fight it.
The American Dream Moved to Canada
We're witnessing accelerating advantages for the affluent and compounding disadvantages for everyone else.
Clinton Must Go Bold – and Go Left – For VP
Reports say Hillary Clinton will announce her vice presidential choice on Friday, and rumors that she’s going with a “safe” pick should worry Democrats. In this political climate, "safety" could put her candidacy in serious danger.
Progressive Breakfast
Economy Night Features Little Economy Talk Trump officially nominated with "eighth-lowest delegate percentage in Republican history" notes W. Post. Economy night offers little on the economy. Bloomberg: "On a night that was supposed to be devoted to the economy—an...
Republicans Want To "Make America Work Again"? That Would Be Real Change
Tuesday was "Make America Work Again" day at the Republican convention. The Republican prescription for jobs was, as always, tax cuts for the rich and corporations.
Embracing the New Populist Moment
The failure of the political establishment has been exposed, but the center still holds. So what’s next? Tthe progressive movement should focus on defining issues and politics from the bottom up.
Big Headlines for a Tiny Wage Hike
Billionaire banker Jamie Dimon says he’s fighting inequality. If we take him in the least seriously, the joke — and much worse — will be on us.
