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Five Reasons Glass-Steagall Matters
What does a banking law passed 75 years ago and repealed 16 years ago have to do with the 21st century economy? As it turns out, a lot – and thus it became a major issue in Saturday's Democratic presidential debate.
34 Senators Stand With Senate Cafeteria Workers – And With All Workers
Thirty-four Democratic senators have issued a strongly-worded letter requesting that a British-owned federal contracting company pay their workers a living wage and allow them to unionize.
Steve King Ruins Rubio's Plan To Say Cruz Agrees With Him On Immigration
Sen. Ted Cruz steadfastly opposed a path to citizenship, and voted against the bill that Sen. Marco Rubio supported. Yet somehow their positions are basically the same?
How Colorado Parents Beat Back Big Money, Charter Schools And 'Reform'
Although Democrats are disappointed by recent off-year election results, they need to learn from progressive victories when education was the issue and communities bucked the influences of big money.
Progressive Breakfast
Fallout From Dem Debate Clinton's "9/11" explanation of Wall St. ties raises eyebrows. W. Post: "This is not an answer that will likely fade into the ether. It will not be quickly forgotten. It will become a part of somebody's fundraising queries, one or two ads and...
Saturday's Democratic Debate: Does 9/11 Justify Wall Street Donations?
The major story coming out of the debate was candidate Hillary Clinton's invoking of 9/11 to justify her Wall Street speaking fees and campaign contributions.
Wingnut Week In Review: Tempest in a Coffee Cup
Does it seem like the “War on Christmas” comes earlier every year? ’Tis barely the season yet, and this week wingnuts are seeing red about Starbuck’s decidedly minimalist holiday cups.
This Postal Banking Petition Is Important
Traditional banks have abandoned communities, leaving people stranded. Postal banking serves the public, not Wall Street. We could have postal banking right now, if enough of the public speaks up and demands it.
Progressive Breakfast
Million Student March Against Student Debt Students are more than 100 colleges protest student debt yesterday. USAToday: "College students across the country rallied Thursday to protest student debt at the Million Student March ... Among their demands: cancellation of...
The “New Democrats” Confront a New Reality
Once again, Third Way and its allies are misreading the economic and political moment. If their influence continues to wane, perhaps one day Americans can stop paying the price for their ill-conceived agenda.
