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America’s Billionaires Owe You a Thank You Note
This tax season, America’s billionaires are toasting you, the ordinary taxpayer. That’s because you’re the one picking up the tab for our nation’s ailing infrastructure of roads, bridges, and rail transport, among other things.
Progressive Breakfast
Hillary About To Announce Hillary Clinton may announce presidential bid Sunday. Bloomberg: "A person familiar with the Clinton team's plans confirmed that she will make the initial announcement in a video on Sunday before heading to Iowa ... There won’t be a big rally...
Social Security: The Anti-Populist Empire Strikes Back
The latest attack on Social Security comes from a “libertarian” finance writer, an editor for the National Review and – inevitably – the editorial board of the Washington Post. But there's a struggle among Democrats, too.
Why We Need More Government, Not Less
Every time a conservative blames an individual for making bad choices, it makes the case for more government. When people are proven to make bad choices we need a “nanny state” to make good choices for them.
Why Populist Progressives Must Embrace The Education Spring
What likely animated voters' desire to oust Rahm Emanuel was his attacks on public schools and school teachers. Until Democrats are solidly supportive of public education, it is difficult to see how they will effectively counter Republicans
Progressive Breakfast
Dems Push Hillary To Go Populist Sen. Warren touts to pledge implicitly urging Hillary to embrace populism. AP: "Warren's comments come a day after the Progressive Change Campaign Committee announced that 5,000 Democratic leaders had signed on to its 'Ready for...
The Word Missing From Rand Paul's Announcement Speech: Cut
Sen. Rand Paul wants to radically slash the size of our federal government and drastically limit its responsibilities. Oddly for a devout ideologue, he doesn't want to tell you that.
The Conservative Congress Votes Dynasty Over Democracy
Next week, House Republicans plan to vote to eliminate the estate tax, standing tall to defend the inheritances of the multimillionaires. They choose dynasty over democracy in America.
In Rahm Emanuel's “Embarrassing" Victory, a Warning for Democrats
Challenger "Chuy" Garcia's defeat was a setback for the left, but the Chicago mayor's struggle to retain his office is a warning that corporate Democrats are likely to find themselves on the defensive in 2016 and beyond.
Progressive Breakfast
Emanuel Survives, Some Allies Don't Mayor Rahm Emanuel wins runoff. AP: "With nearly all voting precincts reporting results, Emanuel had about 56 percent of the vote ... Emanuel raised far more money than Garcia, plastered the airwaves with ads and had support from...
