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Greening the Global Economy: A Plan for Climate Change – And for Jobs
To stop climate change we have to take back Congress. Progressives need to launch a campaign to win back a congressional majority committed to a bold agenda for stopping climate change and creating new green jobs.
The Latest Tax-Scam Corporate 'Inversion' – Who Pays Instead?
We the People of the United States, through our elected representatives in Congress, allow this. Or, to put it in today's reality: Billionaires and their corporations pay handsomely for a Congress that allows this.
Government Run Like a Business Poisons Children
Like the former venture capitalist he is, GOP Gov. Rick Snyder denied Flint, Mich., the funds it needed to keep clean water flowing, then asked for a federal bailout when Flint's kids were poisoned by lead-tainted water.
A New Lawsuit Challenges The Legality Of 'No Excuse' Charter Schools
No-excuse schools are the trend in big-city districts struggling with poverty. But that trend is generating a backlash from progressive-minded educators and community members that may soon have the rule of law behind it.
Progressive Breakfast
Final Pitches At Town Hall Sanders and Clinton joust over judgment at CNN town fall forum. W. Post: "'Experience is important, but judgment is also important,' Sanders said. He noted that he had voted against the Iraq invasion [and] could be counted upon to buck the...
Evolution or Revolution? Town Hall Clarifies the Choice for Democrats
Monday's CNN town hall forum brought into sharper relief the fundamental question that Democratic primary voters face: Do we need a technician to repair our politics or a remodeler who can reimagine and rebuild?
Iowa Nightmare: The GOP Primary That Went Straight To Hell
With Iowa's caucuses on the horizon, the GOP primary has only gotten more unpredictable. What it reveals is a number of fault lines in what was once a party neatly unified by tax cuts, "family values" and Old Glory.
Silicon Valley Rising Fights To Give Part-Timers "Opportunity to Work"
A ballot initiative would require San Jose, Calif., employers to offer qualified part-time employees the opportunity to work additional hours before they hire new part-time or temporary employees.
What To Watch For Next In The Fight Against The TPP
It's been out of the news, but there's always the risk that Wall Street will find a way to force the Trans-Pacific Partnership back to the fore. Contact Congress and ask your representative to come out publicly against the TPP.
Progressive Breakfast
Battle for the Soul of the Party Democratic candidate town hall on CNN tonight: "Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley will make their closing arguments Monday ... The event, moderated by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, will air from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET..."...
