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Wingnut Week In Review: The Blame Obama Party
Having failed to stop Donald Trump, and facing the really possibility of a contested convention, or even a Trump nomination, Republicans are looking for someone to blame. So, who are they blaming?
GOP Debate: Setting The Record Straight On Social Security
During Thursday's Republican presidential debate, CNN's Dana Bash falsely framed a question about Social Security. Here are some facts about Social Security that can help people who are worried by these Republican lies and scare tactics.
Don't Trust Donald Trump On Social Security
Donald Trump has attracted attention for being the rare Republican who doesn't promise to cut Social Security. But that doesn't mean you should trust him on Social Security.
Progressive Breakfast
Violence Erupts In Trump Campaign Attendee of Trump rally punches black man in the face. Politico: "'Yes, he deserved it. The next time we see him, we might have to kill him,' said John McGraw, 78, in an interview with 'Inside Edition' ... 'We don’t know who he is. He...
"Free Trade": The Elites Are Selling It But The Public Is Longer Buying
Look at Bernie Sanders' surprise 20-point comeback in this week's Michigan primary. With primaries coming soon in the Rust Belt and the South, will Sanders' trade appeal resonate again?
The Urgent Education Issue That Needs To Be In The Presidential Debates
Hearing how our potential leaders might take on the real crisis at hand – the inadequacy of how our education system is funded – might take the whole nation in a direction closer to more meaningful change.
E.J. Dionne Explains "Why The Right Went Wrong" And Birthed Trumpism
In this video interview, the syndicated columnist explains how Donald Trump rose from the ashes of failed conservative ideology, a theme he explores in his latest book.
Progressive Breakfast
Dems Debate in Miami Sanders and Clinton joust in Miami debate. NYT: "...Mrs. Clinton threw his past support for Fidel Castro and President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua in Mr. Sanders’s face and repeatedly criticized him for opposing a 2007 [immigration reform] bill ......
The Penalty for Poverty Should Not Be Death
The Brookings Institution recently issued a report showing that poor Americans die at a much earlier age than rich Americans, and that this life expectancy gap between rich and poor is growing rapidly.
Why We Need The People's Budget's $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
The People's Budget includes a bold, $1 trillion plan over 10 years to invest in the nation's infrastructure. Here's why this part of the budget needs to be pushed into the center of the presidential campaign.
