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Jeb Bush Promises To Turn Four Percent Into Four Percent
Jeb is planting his flag on constantly moving ground. GDP has steadily grown throughout the Obama presidency after the stimulus sparked the recovery. If the recent strong quarters hold up, Bush's pledge will be exposed as decidedly empty.
"Artivism" Gets A 21St Century Makeover
In an era of rising art and activism around police bias, criminal justice reform, and equal opportunity, veteran “artivists” are being joined by new voices telling fresh stories and organizing for change.
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Tax Plan Far From Populist Trump's tax plan helps the rich. Time: "The 25% rate for higher earners compares to a top marginal rate today of 39.6% (plus Medicare surtaxes) ... Trump’s plan also eliminates the estate tax. And it cuts the income tax rate paid by...
Boehner’s Exit Leaves House Republicans Without Adult Supervision
House Speaker John Boehner is like the ineffectual substitute teacher whose presence barely keeps an unruly class in line. His exit leaves a chaotic House GOP without adult supervision.
Trump Digs a $10 Trillion Hole, and Guess Who Will End Up Falling In
The tax plan from Donald Trump is a big deal, but not nearly as big a deal as it would be for people in the top 1 percent, who would get a tax break averaging $184,000 a year under his plan.
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.
