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Why The Vote On Ohio’s Gerrymandering Ban Matters
Ohioans are voting on Issue One, a constitutional amendment to ban political gerrymandering that could cure much of what ails our government and fix our broken political process.
Progressive Breakfast
Watch The 2015 Awards Gala Celebrating America's Future See the powerful speeches from award winners Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Lily Eskelsen García, Scott Wallace and National People's Action on our 2015 Awards Gala page. Stiglitz Lays Out Economic Vision New book from...
Retirement Insecurity for Workers; Decadent Pensions for CEOs
While corporations stash more and more in the accounts of CEOs, they’ve slashed more and more from workers whose labor creates profits. That means retirement luxury for CEOs; retirement poverty for workers.
Rubio's Immigration Fail: A Senate Record of Quitting, Not Leading
Sen. Marco Rubio is not the first presidential candidate to miss Senate votes. What he really missed was the chance to prove he could be a leader. His one try on immigration was a colossal disaster and he never tried again.
The Battle In Seattle: Democracy Vouchers vs. Corporate Money
In Seattle, Washington, a ballot initiative that could wrest power away from corporate interests and big money donors, and change the way we do democracy, is coming up for a vote.
Where Is Media Outrage Over Republican Debate Demands?
Journalists and news organizations are not stepping up to defend their colleagues. Imagine if the shoe was on the other foot and Democrats were complaining.
Black Lives Matter Is Winning. That’s Why Conservatives Want To Stop It.
The right-wing backlash against the #BlackLivesMatter movement has intensified in recent weeks. There are two primary reasons for this: Black Americans are telling the truth about their lives, and it’s working.
Progressive Breakfast
Ryan's First Week First test for Speaker Ryan is highway bill. Roll Call: "The House starts working through a six-year highway bill Monday in anticipation of going to conference with the Senate ... Ryan will have to decide just how far he wants to go in living up to...
How Unions Fight Inequality and Strengthen Democracy
A new International Monetary Fund study shows that a reinvigorated labor movement is essential to a just economy and a well-functioning democracy. It deserves widespread attention – and should inspire concerted action.
Education Reform’s Very Bad, God-Awful Week
Anyone who believes that cracking down harder on neighborhood schools and pushing for privately operated charters are the necessary “reforms” our education system needs has to admit this past week was a huge downer.
