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Supreme Court Argument Reaffirms the Case for Fair Housing Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a very important fair housing case, and the Justices’ comments from the bench have had court watchers buzzing. Here’s my take on what the legal back-and-forth does and does not mean.
Progressive Breakfast
Obama Fires Shot In Budget Battle "Obama Wants To End The Era Of Sequestration" reports HuffPost: "President Barack Obama will propose a budget on Monday that calls for an estimated 6.8 percent increase in discretionary spending [which] would be offset by cutting...
Let's Take Apart The Corporate Case For Fast Track Trade Authority
The promoters of fast track say we need “trade” agreements to open up markets and increase exports. But only part of the agreements are about trade. Here's what's underneath the corporate case for fast track.
The Mainstream Meets Occupy
The recent Report of the Commission on Inclusive Prosperity may provide a leading indicator of Hillary Clinton's economic views. The mainstream gets it that the rules are rigged, but can't admit who did it.
Wall Street’s Threat to the American Middle Class
Presidential aspirants in both parties are talking about saving the middle class. But the middle class can’t be saved unless Wall Street is tamed. The Street’s excesses pose a continuing danger to average Americans.
Community Groups Fight For More Protections From Payday Loan Predators
Activists rallied outside payday lending storefronts in 10 states Tuesday to increase awareness of the lack of protection many states offer individuals against purveyors of short-term, high-interest loans.
Not Lovin’ It
McDonald’s is scrambling, and I’m not talking about eggs. Its McManagers illegally reduced the hours (and therefore the pay) of hundreds of those who joined the “Fight For 15″ campaign.
The Federal Reserve Board and Social Security Disability
The Republican Congress, making overhauling the Social Security disability program one of its first orders of business, put in place a rule change that would make it difficult to address a projected funding shortfall.
Progressive Breakfast
WH Steps Up Fast-Track Push USTR Michael Froman testifies to House and Senate in favor of fast-track. The Hill: "Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee voiced support for passage of a fast-track bill ... Senate Finance panel Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) ... said...
Anti-Koch: The Fight For Green Energy is a Fight for the 99 Percent
There are energy policies that benefit society as a whole and those that benefit the very few – the Kochs and their ilk. Guess which kind the GOP supports? If you want to know why, follow the money.
