Archive
Federal Workers Demand $15 and a Union
Yesterday, thousands of federal workers – led by Senate cafeteria workers – walked off their jobs to demand a living wage, decent benefits and union. Sen. Bernie Sanders joined them, as pressure builds on President Obama to act.
Fight for $15 Advances With Bill Introduction In Congress
“We have got to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and we are introducing legislation today to do just that,” says Sen. Bernie Sanders as the "Pay Workers a Living Wage Act" is introduced.
The Norquist Roadblock Leads To a Social Security Raid
When did it become OK to use savings from the Social Security trust fund – which people have paid into with their payroll taxes – to pay for transportation projects? To avoid the ire of Grover Norquist.
Reps Ask DOJ To Investigate Planned Parenthood Smear
Members of Congress are asking the Dept. of Justice to investigate whether laws were broken by the Center for Medical Progress and their doctored video smearing Planned Parenthood.
The Harm We Face Because of the GOP's 'Broken' Budget Process
Congressional leaders are warning that we are headed for yet another failure to pass a new federal budget, which will result in “major cuts in programs that create jobs and make a difference in people’s lives.”
"I'll Light You Up"
My advice is this: imagine how you would act if you were confronted by a gang banger with a gun and conduct yourself in exactly the same way when you are in the presence of the police. Your "rights" do you just a much good in that moment.
Oak Flat: The Latest Land Grab From Native Americans
An attachment to a "must-pass" bill gives sacred Native-American land to a foreign mining company. How did this happen and what can we do about it?
Why Progressives Must Stay United
It’s impossible to overcome widening economic inequality in America without also dealing with the legacy of racial inequality. And it is impossible to overcome racial inequality without also reversing widening economic inequality.
Progressive Breakfast
Senate Transportation Bill Hits Speed Bump Sen. Mitch McConnell announces bipartisan transportation bill with a patchwork of new revenue streams. NYT: "... the measure would spend more than $300 billion on infrastructure over six years ... Tax law compliance changes...
SEC Still Drags Its Feet 5 Years Later on Dodd-Frank Pay Ratio Rule
The SEC’s pay-ratio disclosure rules have been held up by commissioners who believe CEO pay has nothing to do with the financial crisis. This could not be farther from the truth.
