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4 Percent Growth Doesn't Look So Crazy When You're At 3.7 Percent
Weeks after a top White House official said no "serious economist" would consider 4 percent annual growth "within the realm of possibility," we almost reached that during one quarter. What do we say now?
Progressive Breakfast
Obama In New Orleans Obama says New Orleans is 'moving forward' after hurricane. Associated Press: "President Barack Obama says New Orleans is "moving forward" a decade after Hurricane Katrina dealt it a devastating blow, and has become an example of what can happen...
Ten Years After Katrina, Poor And Black People Still Left Behind
When President Obama visits New Orleans today on the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, he will find the city whiter, wealthier, and more unequal than it was before the storm.
Etsy's Dark Side: Socially Irresponsible Tax Evader
Etsy is certified as a socially responsible retailer and markets itself that way, but that is belied by its use of an Irish subsidiary through which it can avoid paying taxes on its profits.
Progressive Breakfast
Markets Face Shaky Comeback Signs, Long Unheeded, Now Point to Risks in U.S. Economy. NY Times: “As investors scramble to make sense of the wild market swings in recent days, a number of financial experts argue that, for more than a year now, signs pointing to an...
From Selma to Washington, NAACP's New Journey for Justice
The "Journey for Justice," which started August 1, will arrive in Washington on September 15 with a focus on four key issue areas: our votes, lives, jobs and schools.
Under Pressure To Finish TPP, Are They Giving Away More Jobs?
To get the Trans-Pacific Partnership finished as soon as possible, U.S. negotiators appear to have tried to sell out auto-parts manufacturers in the U.S. to the benefit of countries like China.
Time to Kill the Death Penalty
On the surface Americans still favor the death penalty by a margin of two to one. And yet, progressives should now feel comfortable on this issue, especially in a primary election.
Right On Banks, Wrong On Schools
Congressman Mark Takano explains why even progressive Democrats fall for phony education reform. "if you liken education to bean counting, that’s not going to work."
Progressive Breakfast
Responding to Monday's Stock Market Drop David Cay Johnston argues "better government" is the antidote to stock market jitters. "Monday’s sudden stock market drops from Beijing to New York simply reflect the leverage of high-speed traders, many buying shares with $30...
