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While Republicans Block Safety Upgrades, A "Bomb Train" Explodes
Almost two weeks before a “bomb train” carrying 3 million gallons of oil exploded in West Virginia, a House Republican who should have been demanding safety upgrades for oil tankers was blocking them instead.
How Trade Deals Boost the Top 1% and Bust the Rest
I used to believe in trade agreements. That was before the wages of most Americans stagnated and a relative few at the top captured just about all the economic gains. The fact is, trade agreements are no longer really about trade.
Faith Groups Announce Opposition To Fast Track For Trade
"Our faith traditions call for community participation" in the upcoming trade debate in order to "ensure all people have a meaningful opportunity to participate in the creation of good policies."
Progressive Breakfast
Deportation Relief Delayed WH expects to prevail after federal judge blocks deportation relief. W. Post: "Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Tuesday that his department will comply with a federal judge’s order to halt the controversial immigration actions...
Fifty Shades of Austerity: The Germans, The Greeks, and the GOP
Like Germany, the United States has its own austerity cult. For these cultists, as for the characters in our nation's newest hit movie, pain seems to have become an end unto itself.
The Christian Right Is Scary. The GOP's Economic Agenda Is A Nightmare.
The Christian right has a history of fanaticism extremism, and folly. Since the Reagan era, politicians have deployed these tendencies to appeal to the sensibilities and loyalties of ordinary Americans while picking their pockets.
Rallies And #FightFastTrack Twitter Storm This Week
There will be a series of rallies across the United States this week and next week to oppose Fast Track legislation. On Thursday between 1-2 p.m. ET you can join the #FightFastTrack Twitter storm.
'Protect Your Vote' Campaign Calls For a Constitutional Right To Vote
An amendment would complete the work started by the Voting Rights Act almost 50 years ago, and undo the damage done five years ago by the Supreme Court's "Citizens United" ruling.
Like a Bad Neighbor, Chevron is There
Residents of Richmond, Calif., home of a Chevron oil refinery, know they’re endangered when workers are. Like the workers, the residents want refineries to become good neighbors by operating safely.
Progressive Breakfast
Greek Austerity Drama Continues Meeting on Greek Debt Produces an Ultimatum. NYT: "The standoff between Greece and its European lenders appeared to reach a new low on Monday as European officials handed Athens an ultimatum: Agree by Friday to continue with a bailout...
