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Kansas Republicans Again Stab Workers, And Democracy, In The Back
A bill just passed by the extreme conservative Kansas legislature prevents municipalities from clamping down on just-in-time work scheduling abuses by companies. It's a sign of an accelerating trend.
Hillary Clinton's Balancing Act
It's possible Clinton can lean right, and still win over the Bernie Sanders vote because she's preferable to Donald Trump, and also double down on progressive populism, and still pick off Republicans because she's preferable to Trump.
Progressive Breakfast
Burning Issues: Hidden Wealth and the Rigged Financial System The Panama Papers help reveal the extent to which the global financial system is rigged to favor the wealthy and powerful, says Eryn Schornick, policy adviser at Global Witness, in this Burning Issues...
Burning Issues: Hidden Wealth and the Rigged Financial System
The Panama Papers help reveal the extent to which the global financial system is rigged to favor the wealthy and powerful, says Eryn Schornick, policy adviser at Global Witness, in this Burning Issues video.
Three Next Steps in the Political Revolution
Bernie Sanders’ campaign offers the most comprehensive challenge to the wealthy Democratic establishment since Jesse Jackson’s historic 1988 campaign. That challenge will unfold on three fronts.
Two Keys For Winning The Youth Vote in November In This Harvard Poll
The Bernie Sanders economic agenda shows up particularly strong, and the conservative agenda noticeably weak, in a survey of the political attitudes of people under 30.
Icahn Joins Business Leaders Begging Congress: Start Spending
Right now governments can “borrow” – allow people to park their money in the safe havens of government bonds – at zero cost, or can even get paid, and use that money to keep the economy moving.
Wingnut Week In Review: Making Lemons Out Of 'Lemonade'
Two groups of people lose their minds when Beyoncé drops an album: Queen Bey’s biggest fans, and wingnuts. This week Beyoncé served up her finest "Lemonade," and wingnuts managed to make lemons out of it.
Food, LGBT Groups Ask Congress To Reject TPP
A coalition led by farm and rural groups sent a letter to Congress opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Meanwhile Pride At Work called out the dangers of TPP opening up Malaysia, a violator of basic human rights.
Progressive Breakfast
Democratic Tension Builds Sanders criticizes Democratic Party's commitments in Oregon address. NYT: "Sanders spoke at length about how Democrats had not spent enough time trying to help working-class people obtain adequate health care and higher wages. 'The Democratic...
