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The Big Banks Are Corrupt – And Getting Worse
The repercussions of the latest Justice Department deal with felonious big banks were limited to a few headlines and some scattered protestations. That’s not enough. Our financial system is corrupt by design.
Make One More Call To Senators To Stop Fast Track
The Senate is considering the rigged fast track trade process that would be used to push through the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Please make one more call to your senators and say you want them to vote against it.
Postal Banking Idea Wins Support From Postal Service Inspector General
An Inspector General's report outlines how post officies could provide essential services to some 68 million Americans who don't have a bank account or depend on check-cashing and payday lending outfits.
GOP Climate Denial Syndrome Sweeps Wisconsin
It’s well-known that harsh climate conditions can mess with your mind — from cabin fever to heat delirium. But America is now experiencing an even more dangerous disease: Climaticus Non-Vocalism Extremism.
These 13 Democrats Are Helping Rush Fast Track Through The Senate
Sometimes a vote is a clear either/or, where you are either voting with Wall Street and the giant, multinational corporations or you are voting with 99 percent of Americans who actually (try to) work for a living.
Charter Schools Won't Solve Racial Injustice In Baltimore
Rather than calling for unproven gimmicks like charter schools, advocates for racial equity and social justice would do more for their cause by urging leaders to actually address these problems directly.
How Los Angeles Is Showing the Nation How to Reduce Poverty
Los Angeles is an example of what a living wage could do for the entire nation. At the Economic Policy Institute, advocates for raising the minimum wage met to discuss why national action is necessary.
Progressive Breakfast
NSA Talkathon May Upend Fast Track Sen. Rand Paul's marathon speech on NSA complicates fast track vote. Politico: "A vote on the trade bill is locked in on Thursday, though Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said Paul’s theatrical speech 'doesn’t help us on...
Not Lovin’ It: Thousands Storm McDonald’s HQ To Protest Low Wages
In the largest protest of its kind, thousands of McDonald’s employees stormed the company’s headquarters today to demand that it stop spending millions manipulating stock prices and start paying workers a living wage.
Unprecedented Coalition Leads To Progressive Wins In Philadelphia
Progressive mayoral candidate Jim Kenney and City Council candidate Helen Gym prepare to join the ranks of city leaders in the vanguard of progressive change in the cities.
