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Paul Ryan Says Poor Are Victims, But Blames Them For Being Poor
After acknowledging that poverty is systemic, House Speaker Paul Ryan in an NPR interview turns around and blames the poor themselves as being personally -- even morally -- responsible for being poor.
Rally for Education Justice – Are We Winning?
800 advocates for “the people’s education” gathered at the Lincoln Memorial last week, where speakers who included Diane Ravitch and Rev. William Barber placed the fight to save public schools in the context of social justice advocacy.
Progressive Breakfast
(Some) Republicans Convene In Cleveland "Surprises" promised as convention begins. W. Post: "After promising details for weeks ... convention organizers unveiled a partial speaking schedule Sunday ... The theme is scheduled to shift Tuesday from [Monday's theme of]...
Trump 2016: The Three Shadows Haunting Cleveland
When Donald Trump’s Republican Party convenes in Cleveland, three shadows will haunt the arena. If you look carefully, you're sure to see them. If you’re not afraid, you don’t know your history.
Wingnut Week In Review: A GOP Platform for Which Century?
The same week that Democrats advanced the most progressive platform in the party’s history, Republicans crafted a platform that effectively rejects the 21st century.
How Strong Payday Lender Regulations Help Small Business
Payday loans siphon money out of local communities and depress consumer spending. When consumers turn to payday lenders, only to face financial turmoil, small businesses realize the impact on their revenue sheets.
Donald Trump Appeases Extreme Right With Pence Pick
In appeasing the extreme right by choosing Indiana governor Mike Pence as his running mate, Donald Trump reveals how he hopes to secure enough votes to win the presidency — and how he may have to govern to satisfy the GOP base.
Financial Transactions/Wall Street Speculation Tax Picks Up Steam
A Financial Transactions tax would slow down extreme speculation while raising money to pay for essential public services. This week, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced a new transactions tax bill.
Progressive Breakfast
Burning Issues: The Occupation of Palestine Palestinians are in for “another difficult four years” as a result of the weakness of the Democratic Party platform’s statement on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, says Jim Zogby in this Burning Issues video. It's...
'Doorstep Convention' Builds The Vote Against Hate And Intolerance
Thousands of volunteers throughout the country will go door to door this weekend to talk with voters about their values, and about coming together to take a stand against hate and for a bold, progressive economic agenda.
