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3 Hours + 2 CEOs + 3 Senators + 5 Governors + 1 Doc = 0 Jobs Plans
You might think that three hours is enough time for a presidential debate offer up ideas on how to grow the economy and create jobs. But this is a Republican debate.
Waiting for the Fed's Answer: There Shouldn't Even Be a Question
If the Federal Reserve does raise rates Thursday, it would be rejecting the advice of many leading economists – and going against the interests of millions still struggling in today's economy.
The GOP Agenda (Or Lack Thereof)
To hear Republican presidential candidates tell it, the most important issue facing the nation is Hillary Clinton’s old emails. Not climate change, not growing inequality, or our tattered justice system — just Clinton's emails.
Still No Democratic Debates. What's Going On?
Why are the Democrats letting Republicans have the attention? Why are they hiding their candidates? The party has taken itself out of the game, and more and more people are asking why.
NPR Does Mind-Reading on Overtime Rule
NPR had a bizarre piece on the Labor Department's new overtime rules which seemed intended to undermine them. The bulk of the piece is devoted to the views of employers. No workers who will be affected by this rule were interviewed.
Progressive Breakfast
Target Trump Candidates prepare to take on Trump in second GOP debate tonight. Time: "'We kept waiting for him to do himself in. That hasn’t happened, so it’s time to help that process along,' one adviser to a Trump rival said. Added a second campaign’s strategist:...
Will Trump Be The Reasonable One In The Debate Bunch Tonight?
The rest of the Republican presidential candidates are causing people to ask, "Wait, is Donald Trump the reasonable one?" Watch tonight's debate to see the freak show.
The Tide Of History Flows Left
Liberals always win. Complex social struggles may take centuries or decades, he says, but they eventually bring victory for human rights, more democratic liberties and other progressive goals.
Why Conservatives Want the Kim Davis Saga To Be Over
Anti-gay Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis has gone back to work, and back to square one. Although she shows no signs of going away, conservatives want Davis' saga to be over — and soon.
Will TPP Set Back LGBT Rights?
Will our country prioritize people, human rights, and morality — or corporate profits? Pride@Work hopes our country will prioritize human rights in upcoming trade agreements.
