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Animal House House GOP in chaos as Rep. Kevin McCarthy drops Speaker bid. W. Post: "Less than a year after a sweeping electoral triumph, Republicans are on the verge of ceasing to function as a national political party ... Their contempt for compromise has also...
Candidate Scorecard: Sanders Leads, Populism Drives Debate
Bernie Sanders leads the field in our newly released scorecard, grading Democratic candidates relative to the Populism 2015 platform. Most striking: All the major candidates now embrace more populist positions.
How GOP Gerrymandering Is Disrupting the House
Today gerrymandering today is a different game – played on a national scale, operating with 21st century digital efficiency, capable of overruling the popular vote. It has baked gridlock into our political system.
Ben Carson: Arrogant, Ignorant Victim Blamer
I’ve experience one shooting in my life. I know that no one truly knows what they would do when suddenly faced with their mortality. Ben Carson had a gun pointed at him once. He should know better.
Clinton's Opposition To TPP Marks "A Critical Turning Point"
Clinton cites "years of Republican obstruction at home" that have "weakened U.S. competitiveness and made it harder for Americans who lose jobs and pay because of trade to get back on their feet."
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Hillary Turns Against TPP... Clinton says TPP falls short, in PBS interview: "I’m worried about currency manipulation not being part of the agreement ... I’m worried that the pharmaceutical companies may have gotten more benefits and patients and consumers — fewer ......
The Ugly Charter School Scandal Arne Duncan Is Leaving Behind
Education Secretary Arne Duncan's surprise announcement to leave in December is driving lots of headlines and commentary, but an important story that broke three days before is lost in the media clutter.
A Perfect Portrait of Corporate Crime
Volkswagen has long been known for strict, top-down decision making, with even minor matters requiring the OK of its governing officials. The company’s premeditated, systemic betrayal of consumer trust is no small thing
Sanders' Workplace Democracy Act And The White House Worker Summit
Legislation that "would make it easier for workers to join unions and bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions" is introduced in Congress as the White House holds a "Worker Summit."
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Clinton, Sanders Look Left Sanders introduces pro-labor organizing bill. The Hill: "Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) unveiled sweeping new legislation that will make it easier for workers to organize unions in a bid Tuesday to endear himself to the labor community ahead of...
