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Reaction to Greece Austerity Deal: "#ThisIsACoup"
The deal that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has reached with European Union leaders seems less a bailout of Greece's economy and more of a prelude to an overthrow of the leftist Syrzia majority running the country.
Seven Things You Should Know About Scott Walker
Wisconsin governor Scott Walker has scored the biggest sugar daddies in the GOP presidential primary, but it may not be enough to get him the Republican presidential nomination, or the White House.
For Dodd-Frank's 5th Anniversary, GOP Launches Another War on Reality
A House hearing reveals that Republican lawmakers still can’t seem to grasp what exactly caused the last financial crisis and are mistaken about the threats facing the U.S. economy today.
2.5 Million Americans Tell White House: Expand Social Security
The petitions follow a Sunday letter to the White House from 70 Democratic Senators and Representatives asking President Obama to "expand Social Security benefits for millions of Americans."
Scott Walker Begins His 2016 Run for the White House
Scott Walker will announce for president today. After standing for 25 primary and general elections in 25 years, Walker has now set his eyes on the White House. Here is what you need to know about Walker’s record.
Why Arne Duncan Has Been a Monumental Flop as Education Secretary
Despite what The Washington Post says, students and families have been ill-served by the current secretary of education, and the federal government's role in education policy may be forever diminished.
Progressive Breakfast
Hillary Lays Out Agenda Hillary Clinton to outline economic agenda at 10 AM ET. WSJ: "She will accuse [Republicans] of seeking growth without regard to whether the middle class thrives ... [She] will also draw implicit contrasts with Sen. Bernie Sanders ... Her...
The Rally to Economic Populism – Thanks to Bernie + Organizing. Hillary?
Now, seemingly overnight, a new populist movement is dominating the political debate. The immediate reason is the presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders, who is drawing huge crowds, raising serious money,
Wingnut Week In Review: Lowering The Flag
The Confederate battle flag at South Carolina’s capitol was finally lowered today, after flying for more than half a century. Many American’s cheered as the symbol of hatred and bigotry finally came down. Wingnuts, not so much.
Now That The Confederate Flag Is Down, We Must Banish Its Legacy
As of this morning, the Confederate battle flag no longer flies at South Carolina’s capitol. The work to remove this symbol of hatred from the capitol is finished. Now begins the work of exorcising the legacy of the past it represents.
