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Anticipatory Bribery
In every election cycle since 2008, more money has gone into lobbying at the federal level than into political campaigns. And an increasing portion of that lobbying money has gone into the pockets of former members of Congress.
"It's Our Turn": We Can Unite For Economic Justice and Democracy
We in labor can’t accept the stacked deck we face when we bargain or organize, but to change it we need allies and deeper coalitions than in the past because the obstacles are much tougher.
Will Lindsey Graham Put Climate On The 2016 Agenda?
Sen. Lindsey Graham told CNN: "Here’s a question you need to ask everybody running as a Republican: What is the environmental policy of the Republican Party? When I ask that question, I get a blank stare."
Progressive Breakfast
Fast Track Whip Counts Tight Fast track supporters "bullish" on House vote, says The Hill: "Republicans familiar with the vote-counting operation say they’ve steadily been picking up new 'yes' votes on trade and that the numbers are moving in the right direction ... a...
Will TPP Kill The Post Office?
Corporations are famous for sneaking things into laws and regulations before the public can rally to stop it. Is the Trans-Pacific Partnership's wording on state-owned enterprises a mandate for privatization?
Wingnut Week In Review: Offensive Defense
This week, conservatives went out of their way to defend sexual abusers of children, both alleged and admitted, and showed that they have no idea how to treat a lady — especially if she happens to be transgender.
St. Louis Mayor Joins the Fight for $15
Missouri's second-largest city is on its way to join others across the nation in gradually moving to a living wage of $15 an hour. But it must get past a door Republicans have timed to slam shut on the effort.
1 Percenters, Your Charity Doesn't Make Up For Your Tax Avoidance
Hedge fund billionaire Leon Cooperman takes exception to Hillary Clinton "crapping all over what I do for a living." But charitable donations shouldn't be a get-out-of-jail-free card for not paying his fair share of taxes.
School Cafeteria Firing Begs the Question: Why Charge For School Lunch?
School cafeteria worker Della Curry was recently fired in Aurora, Colo. for giving a lunch to a child whose parents fell behind on their school lunch bill. Here's why that should never happen.
Progressive Breakfast
Fast Track Backers Getting Closer Fast track gains some House votes. WSJ: "...some House members who had been on the fence on trade have made clear they will vote for the measure ... The list includes Democratic Reps. Jim Himes of Connecticut, Don Beyer of Virginia...
