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Why Won't The Republican Candidates Disown the Republican Congress?
If no leading Republican can stand up to the most extreme right-wing faction of the party now, don't be surprised if voters conclude that a Republican president would let the House Freedom Caucus run wild.
Wingnut Week In Review: Wingnuts Talk Back To Democrats’ Debate
On Tuesday night, 15.3 million people tuned in to a sane, rational Democratic presidential debate. Nobody remembered to bring the crazy to the Dem’s debate. So, wingnuts brought enough for everybody.
Obama Should Make Corporations Disclose Their Political Spending
“Regulatory capture” happens when an agency acts in the interests of those it is supposed to regulate instead of the public. The Securities and Exchange Commission appears to be one such “captured” agency.
Progressive Breakfast
Dems Draw Line At Retirement Security "Democrats rule out entitlement changes in budget talks" reports Politico: "The declaration effectively limits the scope of the budget talks to a small-ball deal to fund the government for one year, possibly two. Republican...
Sanders and Clinton: How Change Comes
The Democratic debate revealed dramatically different views between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton on this central question: How the devil do we get the changes we need in the face of Republican obstruction?
Will The Next Education Secretary Be The King of School Suspensions?
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan never was an educator. But his replacement John King was, so there's evidence of how he treats children under his direct control. And it’s not a pretty sight to behold.
Democratic Debate Proves Movements Matter
Once upon a time, progressives envied the tea party movement’s influence over Republican candidates and lawmakers. Tuesday night’s Democratic debate showcased how much progressive movements have influenced the candidates.
Will Keynes Win The Canadian Election?
Canada's Liberal Party, after losing the prime ministership and being relegated to third party status, is on the cusp of regaining control of the government Monday. If so, it has John Maynard Keynes to thank.
TPP Still Secret, Congress Vote Might Be Delayed
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is complete, but we still are not allowed to know what is in it. There are rumors Congress might not vote on it until after the 2016 election.
Ramping Up The Campaign To Sell The Secret TPP
The U.S. Trade Representative's office is shopping around looking for professors to tell the public that the Trans-Pacific Partnership is great – even though the agreement itself is still secret.
