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When a Coin Drops in Asia, Jobs Disappear in Detroit
The U.S. runs massive trade deficits with the other 11 TPP countries. Trade deficits mean products are shipped to the U.S. rather than made in the U.S. The math is simple. A drop in Asian currency means a drop in U.S. jobs.
Progressive Breakfast
Thomas Frank Book Event in DC, March 18 RSVP for AFL-CIO-sponsored discussion of Thomas Frank's new book "Listen, Liberal": "Drawing on years of research and firsthand reporting, Frank asserts that the Democratic Party has done too little to advance traditional...
Hillary vs. Bernie vs. the 1 Percent
The two Democratic Party White House hopefuls agree on cutting back on the after-tax incomes of America’s rich. A recently released analysis shows they disagree significantly on just how much.
Auto Bailout Controversy: 'Gotcha' Politics vs. Building Trust
In a presidential debate just two days before Michigan’s primary, Hillary Clinton dropped a ‘gotcha’ bomb on Bernie Sanders, saying he “was against the auto bailout.” Here's what that bomb destroyed.
The "de Blasio Boom": Progressive Policies Work In New York City
The New York Times on Monday is the latest publication to find that New York City, under its unapologetically progressive mayor, "has rarely been in better financial shape."
The Inevitable Trump Flip-Flop On Super PACs
If Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president, he will have a choice: flip-flop on super PACs or get wildly outspent ... assuming he can find enough billionaire donors willing to bankroll any super PACs.
The Fight Against Standardized Testing is More Diverse Than You Think
At last week's 2016 United Opt Out Conference, organizers and activists gathered in Philadelphia to renew their commitment to fight the influence of standardized testing and expand their protests to include more communities of color.
Progressive Breakfast
Sanders, Clinton Scrap In Michigan Sanders presses Clinton on Wall Street and trade in Michigan debate. NYT: "He portrayed Mrs. Clinton as an unapologetic champion of free trade for much of her career, in hopes of hurting her with Rust Belt Democrats ... Mr. Sanders...
Weekend Update: Sanders Still Rising; Republican Nightmare Worsens
A weekend of presidential politics added some clarity to both nominating contests. On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders keeps moving on up. The race is a long way from over. For Republicans, the horror show just got worse.
Wingnut Week In Review: The Locker Room Debate
After Thursday night’s performance, the next Republican presidential debate should be held in a middle school boys locker room. It couldn’t have been more juvenile, even if the candidates ran around the stage snapping towels at one another.
