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Final (?) TPP Talks Underway Now In Atlanta
A new round of TPP negotiations is underway in Atlanta this week between the United States and 11 Pacific Rim countries. Some groups are asking people to come to Atlanta to protest.
Black Lives Matter. Black Citizens Matter. Black Families Matter.
I have not faced the fear, oppression, and pain that confronts African-Americans every day. But none of us can ignore what is happening in this country. Not when our black friends, family, neighbors literally fear dying in the streets.
Progressive Breakfast
Could Shutdown Still Happen? No deal yet to keep government open. THe Hill: "'No, I wish it were true,' Pelosi said [on CNN]. 'All we have agreed is that we have to honor the calendar which says that on Sept. 30 the fiscal year ends and we have to have a continuing...
Feel the Bern: Sanders and the Power of Grassroots Fundraising
Money talks. Hillary Clinton is doing a whirl of big-dollar fundraisers, pushing to top Bernie Sanders' grassroots fundraising totals. Bernie isn't just surging in the polls, he's faring well in the money primary.
Pope Francis Suggests a Progressive Freedom of Religion
Conservatives hoped and expected Pope Francis would praise their hard-line opposition to abortion, contraception and LGBT rights. But they could not have been more disappointed in what he actually said.
Wingnut Week In Review: Papa Don’t Preach
Pope Francis came to town in Washington, DC, this week, calling for a “revolution of tenderness,” and bringing his powerful messages on climate change and poverty to Congress. Naturally, wingnuts don't want to hear it.
Republicans Answer Pope With Bill Banning Govt From Protecting Climate
The RAPID Act is designed to get government out of the way of big corporations, by prohibiting the government from stopping polluters and companies that endanger the health and safety of the public.
Jeb! Sticks Foot In It -- Again
Jeb Bush says Pope Francis should keep his climate views to himself because he's not a scientist. But the Pope actually is a scientist. He is a chemical engineer.
Here's What John Boehner Should Do Before He Leaves
But Boehner set his resignation date for October 30th, not September 30th. He's giving himself an extra month. That means he can try to pass still more things with the help of Democrats.
BREAKING: Boehner To Resign Boehner to leave Congress after keeping government open. Politico: "Now that he doesn't have internal political considerations to weigh, Boehner is certain to push through a government-funding bill next week that funds Planned Parenthood,...
