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Signs That Transportation Bill Is Moving In the Wrong Direction
Unless progressives amp up the pressure over the next few weeks, we're highly likely to end up with a bill that not only doesn't meet all of our needs but covers its cost in horrendous ways.
Lighting a Legal Fuse
Climate action is finally gaining ground in Washington. No, not that Washington. Following their victory in a Seattle court, eight children are pressing Washington State’s Department of Ecology to crack down on carbon pollution.
Progressive Breakfast
Hillary, Bernie Tout Donor Bases Hillary Clinton leads in women donors. W. Post: "The $47.5 million Hillary Rodham Clinton raised during her first two and half months as a presidential candidate this year was boosted by a predominantly female donor base, her campaign...
The GOP Sugar Daddies of 2016
When Republicans finally choose their nominee for president, he or she will be already bought and paid, for by one or more of the GOP sugar daddies of the 2016 election.
Obama's Criminal Justice Reform Push Must Come With Economic Justice
President Obama today becomes the first sitting president to visit a federal prison as part of his push this week for criminal justice reform. There needs to be a parallel push to address economic injustice.
Smashing the Austerity Idols
What European leaders don’t understand — nor do Republicans — is that in hard times, you can’t cut your way to prosperity. But when times are hard you need government to provide economic stimulus to grow your way to prosperity.
Here's What Hillary Gets About Economic Growth That Jeb Doesn't
Hillary Clinton focuses not just on economic growth, but on fair growth that benefits everyone. Jeb Bush promises a 4 percent growth rate, but even if he succeeded the vast majority of the country would be left behind.
Progressive Breakfast
Global Day of Action Tomorrow Support United Flight Attendants OurFuture.org's Larry Cohen urges support for striking United Airlines workers: "Thursday’s global day of action and the battle for a fair contract are symbolic of the corporate profit and power grab that...
Why Republicans Can't Stop The Iran Deal (And Shouldn't Want To)
Republicans in Congress may want to stop the international nuclear deal with Iran. They may prefer to provoke a war with Iran than break bread. But they can't. And it's their own fault.
United Flight Attendants Picketing Around the World for 24 Hours
Since the merger of Continental and United airlines five years ago, CEO Jeff Smisek has seen his pay go up 32 percent. The airline's 24,000 flight attendants say it's now their time to get a pay increase.
