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Scott Walker Ends Freedom of Contract in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his backers could not give a damn about workers’ rights. His "right to work" bill is really about taking away workers ‘ freedom of contract in a way that will weaken their bargaining.
Gun Ownership Is Declining, So Why Is The Gun Lobby So Powerful?
Last week, the General Social Survey reported that gun ownership has declined to a record low. So why does it seem like the gun lobby is strengthening while their numbers are weakening?
Progressive Breakfast
GOP Civil War Over Budget Tensions rise within GOP over budget. Politico: "House Republican leaders are alarmed that they’ll be unable to corral a majority to pass a budget in the coming weeks ... defense hawks are clashing with fiscal hard-liners over military...
Free the Corinthian 15 – And 41 Million Other Student Debtors
There are moments in history when a new idea forms and takes hold. We believe that student debt forgiveness is one such idea, and that its time has come. If you agree, please join us.
Four Reasons The Coming Congressional Budget Battle Matters
We need to be prepared to push back against trumped-up deficit hysteria, the refusal to adequately invest in our infrastructure, the continued assault on health care and the drive to cut taxes on the wealthy.
Wingnut Week In Review: Rapping On Racism
Americans were appalled this week, when video surfaced of Oklahoma University SAE fraternity brothers singing an incredibly racist tune. Wingnuts were appalled that the rest of the us were appalled.
Progressive Breakfast
Republicans Struggle To Craft Budget Republican leaders pull back from ambitious balanced budget goal. Politico: "The House and Senate Budget Committees won’t roll out their tax and spending plans until next week. But all indications are the savings target for...
How We End The War Over Standardized Testing
A policy that encourages trust and collaboration but enforces verification that includes a two-pronged assessment system of student and systemic outcomes could resolve the testing war
Are Republicans Insane Enough To Propose a Balanced Budget?
A 10-year balanced budget would require $5.5 trillion in deficit reduction by people who don't believe in tax increases or military spending cuts. By the final year, social spending would have to slashed in half.
The 'Thom Tillis Rule' For Health Policy Won't Work For Education Either
Most people understand that public health policy should be guided not by desires to maximize personal choice but by the need to guarantee public safety and wellbeing. Why should that guarantee be any different for public education?
