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You Don’t Matter to Drugmakers
If you wonder why Congress critters keep ignoring what the people want them to do — while doing things that people don’t want them doing — take a peek at the unique PR campaign now being run by the pharmaceutical industry.
Trump Taps Into Economic Anxiety Resulting From 'Free Trade'
Trump is tapping into an economic anxiety felt by many, many Americans. Our trade policies are at the root of this anxiety. People get it, and he knows it and says it.
Pushback Against DNC Chair's Shilling For Payday Lenders
Debbie Wasserman Schultz's advocacy for payday lenders forces a defining question for fellow Democrats: Are you with the financial superpredators that besiege poor communities or with people trying to bring them to heel?
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Trumps Tuesday Trump wins most, but Cruz swipes three states. UPI: "Trump did not, however, win the night's single biggest prize: Texas. The Lone Star State chose Sen. Ted Cruz [as did] neighboring Oklahoma and in Alaska ... making Cruz the only candidate to win...
Super Tuesday: The Beat Goes On
There were few surprises. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump won, but not as big as they had hoped. Bernie Sanders showed the fight is not over. Republicans called for unity to stop Trump, but not one candidate dropped out. The beat goes on.
An Open Letter to the Republican Establishment
You are the captains of American industry, the titans of Wall Street, and the billionaires who for decades have been the backbone of the Republican Party. But you’re paying a big price – and about to pay far more.
Dear Justice Kennedy: Stand Against This Assault On The Constitution
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday on the constitutionality of a Texas anti-abortion law (HB 2). This case is the result of a constitutional crisis, and the court's ruling will determine whether or not that crisis is resolved.
When Too Much is Terrible
China makes too much steel. With government subsidies and currency manipulation that are illegal under international trade rules, China sells steel overseas at below production cost, bankrupting fair market manufacturers and killing jobs.
Progressive Breakfast
Super Tuesday Coverage with Ed Schultz and Larry Cohen Want progressive TV coverage of today's primaries? Ed Schultz, who has moved from MSNBC to RT television, will present Super Tuesday election coverage on expanded version of his new show, with Larry Cohen (former...
New Study Confirms: Private “Trade” Courts Serve the Ultra-Wealthy
A new study confirms what many activists have suspected for a long time: The private courts set up by international "trade" deals heavily favor billionaires and giant corporations, at the expense of governments and people.
