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"Populist" Trump Wants To Deregulate Wall Street
For a guy who claims he can win the votes of Bernie Sanders' supporters, he has an odd way of going about it. Going backwards on Wall Street reform is hardly the best approach to win over Bernie's populist following.
Ben Jealous On The 'Gift' The Sanders Campaign Gave Progressives
In a video interview, Ben Jealous, the former head of the NAACP and a key supporter of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, explains why he believes a multiracial progressive movement will emerge from the Sanders campaign.
Progressive Breakfast
Bernie Fights On Sanders campaign will run hard in last leg. NYT: "Advisers to Mr. Sanders said on Wednesday that he was newly resolved to remain in the race, seeing an aggressive campaign as his only chance to pressure Democrats into making fundamental changes to how...
The Growing Crisis Of Our Education Infrastructure
We've drifted away from talking about education as "essential infrastructure." That's a mistake, and our students, and the nation's future, are worse off for it.
What Will Local Control Hypocrisy Cost The GOP in North Carolina?
Founding father Thomas Jefferson is often credited with saying, “The government closest to the people serves them best.” Republicans in North Carolina — and elsewhere — think they know better.
Why This New Overtime Rule Is A Big, Big Deal
Overtime (or any) pay for working more than 40 hours a week is a right that had been taken away from many workers, but now these workers are getting the right to overtime – or more sane work hours – back.
Progressive Breakfast
Dem Divide Deepens Clinton, Sanders each win one. NYT: "...winning Kentucky would give her a symbolic triumph that could blunt the effect of her loss in Oregon ... Clinton won in a landslide against Barack Obama in the 2008 primary. Mr. Sanders noted that landslide on...
The Test of Leadership as Sanders Rolls in Oregon
Bernie Sanders won Oregon big yesterday and ended in a virtual tie in Kentucky. His campaign continues to gain energy as its chances of victory decline. This poses a test of leadership – less for Sanders than for Clinton.
The Economic Revival Of Our Cities Must Include Everyone
The "Take 5" film series opens with a look at the consequences of urban gentrification and a challenge for elected leaders to make sure that the wealth lifting up once-forsaken neighborhoods also lifts up its residents.
New Verizon Strike Day Of Action Thursday
The Verizon strike is still going on, and has passed the one-month mark. This is about working people against giant corporations that have vast power. Here's how to find a local Day of Action site near you.
