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GOP: No Bootstraps for You, Baby!
Scott Walker should be a cautionary tale to the GOP. His ratings plummeted after he released his anti-union screed last week. Americans oppose union busting because they know unions are a path to achieve the American Dream.
Progressive Breakfast
Senate Makes First Move Senate GOP leadership will move first to keep government open. W. Post: "...the Senate would first vote on a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that would include language blocking funds from going to Planned Parenthood ... [After a...
“Sowers of Change”: The Pope Arrives At a Critical Moment
Pope Francis' itinerary seems to suit his message: political institutions must respond to the needs of the people, the economy should be a tool for human betterment, and it's possible for us to remake society.
GOP Assault on Planned Parenthood: Morally Wrong, Economically Stupid
The Republican assault on Planned Parenthood is filled with lies and distortions, and the House vote last week to cut off its funding may lead to a government shutdown. This is, quite frankly, nuts.
Labor Much More Popular Than Anti-Labor Republicans
Last week Wisconsin governor Scott Walker tried to give his faltering presidential campaign a boost by proposing to essentially get rid of unions in the U.S. The numbers show why this isn't working.
What's Behind All Those "Violent Crime Increasing" Stories?
The media have been reporting a sharp increase in murders across America's cities. Is the story entirely accurate? And where violent crime problems exist, what's the cause and what can be done?
Progressive Breakfast
Pressure For More Dem Debates NH Democratic Party convention heckles DNC chair. The Hill: "Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz repeatedly attempted on Saturday to quiet an audience of 4,000 ... she interrupted her prepared remarks on at...
What Will Pope Francis Say This Week?
Pope Francis arrives in America on Tuesday, meets with President Obama on Wednesday, addresses Congress on Thursday and the United Nations on Friday. But no one knows exactly what he wants to accomplish.
Wingnut Week In Review: Clockmaker
A 14-year-old high school freshman and budding scientist build his own clock, and brought it to school to show his teacher. Instead, he got arrested, and wingnuts lost their minds. Because he was Muslim, of course.
Seattle Teachers’ Strike A Win For Social Justice
Striking teachers in Seattle appear to have been victorious in getting most of their demands met – because their demands were undoubtedly in the best interests of the students.
