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Brexit: The Day We Entered the Eye of the Maelstrom
Britain's exist from the European Union carries vital political lessons for the Obama administration and Clinton campaign, both of which must not give reason for U.S. voters to further disdain the establishment.
Progressive Breakfast
Clinton and Warren Head to Ohio Clinton and Warren stump together today in Ohio. NYT: "The joint Ohio event comes as the campaign enters the final stretch before the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, where Mr. Sanders has vowed to take his liberal agenda to the...
Burning Issues: Explaining The 'Revolt' Against the TPP
Lori Wallach, director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, offers a quick explanation of the opposition to the Trade-Pacific Partnership, and insight into what a good trade deal would look like, in this Burning Issues video.
There’s No More Denying It: Trump Is Openly Racist
Donald Trump is not just plainspoken, nor is he merely trying to get media coverage. He’s deranged and openly racist, and a manic threat to anyone he dislikes — which is everyone not named Trump.
God, Gays, Guns And Orlando
The tragedy in Orlando reveals that the three issues that once made up the Republicans' “winning formula” may have finally ripened into political poison.
Wingnut Week In Review: Sit-In Showdown
This week, House Democrats and Republicans faced off over reasonable gun laws. Democrats held a sit-in to force a showdown with Republican leadership. Republicans blinked.
Progressive Breakfast
UK Votes "Leave," Global Economy Shaken UK votes to leave EU 52%-48%. BBC: "Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October ... UKIP leader Nigel Farage hailed it as the UK's 'independence day' ... Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was...
Brexit and the New Global Rebellion
The neoliberal order that has dominated the world's economy is now in danger. That's not necessarily a bad thing, by any means. But poisonous weeds are just as likely as green shoots to grow up through those cracks.
John Lewis Stands Up for Human Dignity Once Again
The heroism on the Pettus Bridge turned the tide against the inhumanity of segregation. Today’s protest in the House of Representatives just might mark the beginning of the end of the gun industry’s grip on American life and liberty.
Getting The 'Customer Model' Out Of Education
We're told schools need to be in step with the needs of businesses, and that education is "an investment" that gets a "return." The language of education policy is saturated in business values. But the truth is most businesses fail.
