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The Right Hates TPP And Fast Track, Too
Republicans in Congress can read polls and letters from their constituents as well as Democrats. They are starting to realize that it might not be wise to rubber-stamp a fast track for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
After Iran Letter Debacle, Republicans Want To Write a Climate Letter
Republicans often are gluttons for punishment. So it's not surprising that they're gearing up for another futile and embarrassing letter campaign, this time on climate.
The Right Wing Isn’t Crazy, It’s Strategic
The Oklahoma House banned AP American History, the Tennessee House named the Bible “the official state book,” the Mississippi House passed a “Jesus Take the Wheel” bill. These right-wing efforts seem crazy. They're not.
The Words of Dead Workers
On Workers’ Memorial Day, commemorating lives lost on the job, USW members will place spotlights on 35 crosses honoring workers killed at a Texas City refinery over 35 years, to highlight lives sacrificed when safety was compromised there.
Progressive Breakfast
Would Republicans Bail On Fast Track? Republicans feeling pressure to reject fast track. The Hill: "Republican leaders are facing dissent within their own caucus because of currency manipulation and immigration concerns. 'The polling is bad, and some people are...
How TPP Increases Corporate Power vs. Government – And Us
Corporations get a special channel for submitting claims and getting enforcement of the words that appear in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Labor, environmentalists and other "stakeholders" don't get that.
A "College" Closes, But Student Debt Lives On
Corinthian Colleges has officially shut down. But for most of its students, and for a generation enchained by student debt, the need for action remains. Abuses must be addressed, and their victims made whole.
More Than 2,000 Organizations Declare Opposition To Fast-Tracking TPP
The list is part of a letter the organization sent to Congress urging members to oppose the fast-track bill sponsored by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
Why The GOP Can’t Have It Both Ways on Marriage Equality
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear opening arguments in marriage equality cases tomorrow, GOP presidential candidates are trying to have it both ways, and only succeeding at tying themselves in knots.
Why So Many Americans Feel So Powerless
As I travel around America, I’m struck by how utterly powerless most people feel. The companies we work for, the businesses we buy from, and the political system we participate in all seem to have grown less accountable.
