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Is Clinton Bought By Wall Street? There Is A Test For That
People are questioning Hillary Clinton over millions in speaking fees and contributions from Wall Street. There are specific steps she can take now, and pledges she can make about what she will do if elected. Will she?
Progressive Breakfast
NH Gets Heated For Dems Sanders defines his agenda as mainstream. W. Post quotes: "It is not a radical idea to say that public education should go through college ... We can afford these programs because we’re going to transfer some of that wealth back." Democratic...
Inequality Against Democracy: 10 Facts About the 1 Percent
Here are 10 facts about the 1 percent – but they’re not just statistics. They’re a paint-by-numbers picture of an economy, and a democracy, in urgent need of change. (With video.)
Wingnut Week In Review: Everybody Hates Ted
Meet Ted Cruz, the Republican winner of the Iowa caucuses. He’s a liar, a jerk, and nobody who knows him remotely well — including his fellow Republicans and, quite possibly, his own family — appears to like him much.
Enormous, Humongous December, And Record Yearly, Trade Deficit
The continuing trade deficit means that jobs, wealth and the economic ecosystems that enable a country to thrive (or at least make a living) are disappearing.
Jobs Report: Unfinished Business As Unemployment Falls Below 5 Percent
The biggest mistake policymakers in Washington – from the White House to the Congress to the Federal Reserve – could make right now is to assume that what we're seeing right now resembles actual "full employment."
Progressive Breakfast
Clinton, Sanders In Fierce Debate Clinton, Sanders debate who can best bring change. WSJ: "She described herself more as a battle-scarred veteran who has learned the hard way that it is best to do the work within the real world without, as she said, 'making promises...
At The New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Debate, Populism Wins
In the face-off between Sen. Bernie Sanders and Secretary Hillary Clinton last night, the clear winner was populism. It was remarkable to watch both contenders arguing about who is the most progressive candidate.
Ted Cruz Won The Iowa Caucuses. Here’s What He Wants To Do To America.
Conventional wisdom said Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wouldn’t even get close to becoming president. This week Cruz won the Iowa Caucuses, and got a little closer to the White House. Here’s why that should scare you.
An Emerging New Narrative For Education
The current narrative about our public education policy – at least the one we’ve been hearing for the past 20 years – no longer works. Fortunately, a new narrative is emerging from outside the usual sources.
