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Calls Mount For A National Moratorium On Charter Schools
Government officials for years have pledged to make public education more accountable. Yet that accountability didn't seem to apply to charter schools. A coalition of organizations now says this has to stop.
Seven Things You Should Know About Jeb Bush
In an attempt to revive his already-faltering campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, Jeb Bush has officially announced his candidacy. Here’s what you should know about Dubya’s younger brother.
That 'T-HUD' You Didn't Hear: 5 GOP Knocks Against People's Priorities
Here are five examples, in just one of the 12 appropriations bills moving through the House, of how Republicans in Congress continue their assault on the basics we need for shared economic prosperity.
Scott Walker: Stadium Socialist
Walker is beginning to lose conservatives over his support for $250 million in taxpayer funds on a new basketball stadium benefiting the billionaire owners of the Milwaukee Bucks, who don't even live in the state.
Progressive Breakfast
Fast Track Fight Not Over House may vote again on TAA piece of fast track package. Politico: "...it’s not clear what’s happened since last Friday’s trade votes that could change the minds of the more than 70 Democrats Obama needs ... House Democratic sources say that...
Hillary's Relaunch
The setting was electric. The speech was solid. In the first major public rally of her campaign, Hillary Clinton proved she gets the populist temper of the times, and will champion liberal – but limited – reform.
The 28 Democrats Who Voted For Fast Track
On Friday 28 Democrats sided with Wall Street and the multinational corporations against 99 percent of Americans. They voted to pass fast track trade promotion authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. These are their names.
Robert Reich Joins the Call for Debt-Free College
In an interview with Capital & Main, Reich calls for moving to a system of free higher education. And he, along with the National Opportunity to Learn Campaign, offers common-sense ways to make that possible.
This Is Your Victory: Fast Track For A Bad Trade Deal Is Derailed
Few believed that the anti-fast-track coalition had much of a chance against the big moneyed interests lined up on the other side. We showed the power of people when they make their voice heard.
Wingnut Week In Review: Saints and Sinners In Black and White
In the world of Fox News, alleged and admitted sexual abusers of children get a pass, but African-American youth have to be “saints” to avoid police violence. What gives?
