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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."
Progressive Breakfast
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...
How Do Republican Tax Plans Compare To George W. Bush's?
The Republican candidates for president are all trying to cut taxes for the wealthy even more than George W. Bush did. Here's the scorecard of those candidates with specific proposals.
How 24 Economists Debunk Myth of "Uncompetitive" Corporate Tax Code
A letter to Congress counters the argument that corporations are being harmed by the current corporate tax code and that the remedy is a change to a "territorial" tax regime.
House Republicans: Anti-Government and Ungovernable
Unable to govern and unwilling to be governed, the deepest dysfunctions of the House Republican conference are rising to the surface, as the party struggles to choose a new speaker.
Enormous, Humongous August Trade Deficit Welcomes TPP
The enormous, humongous and ongoing trade deficit, month after month, year after year, drags down our economy. Will the media challenge candidates to discuss trade policy?
More Free Stuff for Corporations
Some rich guys and GOPers actually contend that government should take the taxes paid by workers and give that money to corporations to improve worker wages and working conditions.
Progressive Breakfast
TPP Faces Tough Road In Congress Populist sentiment threatens congressional approval. Politico: "...Speaker-in-waiting Kevin McCarthy will have to tame an unruly tea party caucus to push the agreement through the House. And Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a...
