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Police Violence Against Blacks Has An Economic Context
Police violence against unarmed African Americans occurs against a too-often-ignored backdrop of economic disparity that both fuels and informs the resentments and racial tensions behind the events.
The 19 Democrats in the TPP Hall of Shame
Nineteen Democrats have joined 110 Republicans in support of fast track authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Meanwhile, there are 145 minds to sway, including 41 Democrats.
Some Corinthian Students Feel 'Betrayed' By Debt-Forgiveness Offer
The Department of Education announcement of debt relief for students left hanging by bankrupt for-profit college comes with bureaucratic hoops that blunts the impact of what would otherwise be a victory.
Four Ways Hillary Clinton Would Champion the Right to Vote
The top Democratic presidential candidate last week sharpened the contrast between herself and Republican presidential candidates on how to address the right to vote.
The GOP's Latest Covert Attack on Banking Regulation
Despite the fact that 760 banks were important enough to be bailed out by taxpayers in 2008, the Senate Banking Committee approved legislation that would remove the "too big to fail" designation from all but six.
Democracy Demoralized
Once in office, politicians are far more likely to meet with donors than with voters. And they’re far more likely to pass legislation coveted by the rich than crucial to the rest. The result is the government helping the rich get richer.
Last Chance For Clinton On Fast Track
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has so far chosen to remain silent on fast track trade authority, refusing to take a position. This is her last chance. The vote could be Thursday.
Progressive Breakfast
House Yet To Set Fast Track Vote Uncertainty around fast track vote. Roll Call: "Backers of 'fast-track' legislation in both parties have enough confidence ... to talk about a possible vote later this week. But enough uncertainty remains that Republican leaders...
Low-Income School Districts Need More, But Many Are Starved Instead
Fairness in school funding is "the sleeper civil rights issue of our time." But it's clear from a new report by the Education Law Center that this issue comes with a loud alarm.
Clinton Tells the Fight for $15, "We Need You"
Hillary Clinton’s show of support follows St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay’s announcement on Friday of a bill that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour.
