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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.
Donald Trump's Flip-Flops Prove He's The Worst Kind Of Politician
Trump is not supposed to be like other politicians. He's refreshing. He's not beholden to anyone. He tells it like it is. This is wrong. He is the worst kind of politician. He is megalomaniacal phony.
Newly Released People's Budget Doubles Down On Progressive Policies
The Congressional Progressive Caucus People's Budget for fiscal 2017 includes a $1 trillion infrastructure investment program, an aggressive transition to a green energy future, and big moves to create millions of high-paying jobs.
Enormous, Humongous January Trade Deficit Hits Jobs, Wages
The trade deficit is a metric for jobs leaking out of the economy, which causes wages to stagnate. The continuing trade deficit is the reason that Friday's February jobs report showed that manufacturing lost 16,000 jobs.
