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What Is “Economic Freedom,” And Who Is It For?
The Heritage Foundation has released its annual “Index of Economic Freedom.” As we enter an election influenced by anger at an economy rigged in favor of the wealthy, it’s time to ask: What is “economic freedom," and who is it for?
Some Surprises and Warnings In The Iowa Numbers
There are some surprises, some confirmations and some warnings in a caucus in which overall turnout, first-time turnout and younger voter turnout were all down for Democrats from 2012.
Third Way Is Absurdly Wrong About Bernie Sanders' Social Security Plan
Sanders, who daily attacks the "billionaire class," is proposing Social Security changes that benefit the rich at the expense of the rest of us? Sound preposterous? That is because it is. Let's examine the facts.
Can The Democrats Survive This Primary?
It will be incumbent upon Clinton and Sanders to emphasize civil disagreement, but even that may not be enough to prevent lost voters in November. Which only matters if the general election is really close. Which it might.
Donald Trump Misdirects Real Worker Anxieties
Working America found among white blue-collar workers huge support for Donald Trump, who like a preacher of prejudice validates cursing the nation’s marginalized and accusing them of emptying workers’ bank accounts.
Progressive Breakfast
Sanders Rattles Clinton In Iowa Clinton barely edges Sanders. Politico: "Hillary Clinton narrowly defeated Bernie Sanders in the Iowa caucuses, according to results announced by the state Democratic Party early Tuesday morning ... Clinton was awarded 699.57 state...
The Iowa Winnow
The Iowa caucuses traditionally winnow the field. They give a hint about who is real and who isn't, and usually add their own nutty spice to the dish. Here's a brief rundown of last night's results.
Last Chance for Justice: Hold People Accountable For Wall Street Crimes
The Department of Justice has yet to hold a single senior Wall Street executive accountable for wrongdoing during the financial crisis. But there is still time to prosecute crimes that led to the 2008 financial crisis.
What's Firing Anger in Grassroots America? Corporate Deals Like This One
Johnson Controls wants to dodge U.S. taxes through a corporate inversion. What would have been the reaction if Congress knew this was coming in 2008 when the company was supporting a taxpayer bailout of the auto industry?
Progressive Breakfast
Divided Democrats Final Quinnipiac Iowa poll gives Sanders slight edge: "...relying on first-time Iowa likely Democratic Caucus participants, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has 49 percent, with 46 percent for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ... Sanders tops...
