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Corporate Court Overrules US Congress, Public
The U.S. Congress is being told they must repeal country-of-origin labeling law or we face billions in punishment. U.S. courts don't get a say. We the People don't, either.
Can We Talk About Assault Weapons?
We all know that some guns should be banned or severely restricted. What about assault weapons like the AR-15 used to murder 14 in San Bernardino, Calif.? There is more reason to ban this weapon than almost any other.
Study Finds Unions Improve Teacher Quality, Lead To Lower Dropout Rates
Do unions protect bad teachers from being fired, harm the quality of the teacher workforce long term, and do little to advance student outcomes? A recent study answers all three questions, “No.”
Progressive Breakfast
Clinton To Flesh Out Business Tax Reform Clinton offer manufacturing plan today. Detroit News: "... the former U.S. secretary of state and will roll out a plan giving manufacturers a 39 percent tax credit on equity investments in towns that experience major job losses...
What Clinton Gets Right, And Wrong, About Wall Street Reform
In a New York Times op-ed, Hillary Clinton points in the right direction and says much that needs to be said. Still, the progressives she is clearly trying to win over still need to press for bolder reforms.
The World-Changing Choice Between Sanders and Clinton On The Climate
When it comes to climate, the debate is not academic. There is a significant difference in approach, substantively and strategically. The choice is yours, and it will impact the world.
What to Do About Disloyal Corporations
If Pfizer or any other American corporation wants to leave America to avoid U.S. taxes, that’s their business. But they should no longer get any of the benefits of American citizenship – because they’ve stopped paying for them.
Important Report Says TPP "Skews Benefits To Economic Elites"
The Labor Advisory Committee created by Congress to assess the Trans-Pacific Partnership says the proposed treaty is "skewing benefits to economic elites while leaving workers to bear the brunt of the TPP’s downside."
Progressive Breakfast
No Funding Deal In Sight Four days until shutdown deadline. Politico: "While senior Republicans are confident they will reach an agreement on the yearlong funding measure at some point, it appears increasingly likely that no deal will be in place by the Friday Dec. 11...
Does Clinton Really Oppose TPP? There Is A Test For That
Will Hillary Clinton actively and boldly lobby against the Trans-Pacific Partnership, convincing members of Congress who voted for fast track authority to vote against the trade deal itself?
