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13 Million Illinois Citizens Named Bruce
Gov. Bruce Rauner could not conceive that a ceremony in the neighborhood railroad mogul George Pullman named after himself was about recognizing the workers who triumphed despite him.
Progressive Breakfast
Obama, Warren Team Up Against Wall Street "Obama picks a fight with Wall Street banks" over retirement planner rule. The Hill: "With Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) by his side, Obama announced Monday at AARP’s Washington headquarters that he is moving ahead with new...
A New Rule, and a Brave Official, Gain Allies Against Wall Street
A lone bureaucrat fighting the investment brokerage industry has found new allies on a issue that stands at the intersection of two national challenges: financial regulation and retirement security.
How Congress Leaves Us At The Mercy Of Big Pharma
It is a gross injustice for Congress to allow health plans to leave people with serious and disabling conditions at the mercy of out-of-control drug costs. But follow the money, and you see why it does.
Protests This Week In Madison Against Surprise New Anti-Worker Laws
On Friday, Wisconsin Republicans said they will hold a sudden special session this week to vote on a set of anti-union laws. The state’s union leadership is asking people to come to the capitol on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Why We’re All Becoming Independent Contractors
The rise of “independent contractors” Is the most significant legal trend in the American workforce – contributing directly to low pay, irregular hours, and job insecurity.
The Right-Wing Surge in the States
In state legislatures, 2015 is the right wing's best chance to enact the most extreme legislation. The right has made clear three overarching goals: weaken labor unions, suppress voting, and satisfy their religious extremists.
"His Own Man's" Man: Jeb Bush and the Return of Wolfowitz
Their policies have led, not to development and democracy, but to chaos and collapse. Our global reputation as a just and democratic state – the “fourth power” of our principled beliefs – lies in tatters.
Progressive Breakfast
Republicans Governors Consider Taxes Some Republican governors pushing tax hikes to balance budgets. Bloomberg: "Governors in about 10 states, many led by Republicans, are proposing increases this year ... Several plans involve raising fuel taxes to pay for crumbling...
The 'Corinthian 15' Take A Stand By Calling A Student Loan Strike
The goal is to get the Department of Education to cancel their debt, along with that of all other current and former Corinthian College students. They hope that many more students rise up and join the fight.
