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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.
Supreme Obstruction
Normally (and according to the Constitution) the process is that the President nominates a new justice, the Senate holds hearings, and there is a vote to confirm that nominee or not. According to the Constitution, that’s their job.
Trade Ruling on India Solar Disregards Sovereignty, Climate Concerns
A World Trade Organization ruling shows how the Trans-Pacific Partnership would restrict the ability of governments to make decisions if they collide with the interests of giant, multinational corporations.
Why Trump Can’t Disavow David Duke And the GOP Can’t Disavow Trump
Donald Trump can’t disavow the support of former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke for the same reason the Republican party can’t disavow his candidacy — and it could splinter the GOP vote in 2016.
