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Two Irrepressible Egalitarian Spirits
Two of the world's top progressive social scientists, the British epidemiologists Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, reflect on how economic inequality poisons our lives — and how we might detox.
Republicans Announce Priority Is To Dance With The Ones That Brung 'Em
Republicans have announced that their first order of business in the new Congress will be to try to force the Keystone Pipeline through. This prioritizing shows that they understand who paid their way to the dance.
Top 10 Legislative Victories of 2014
While legislative efforts to advance economic and social justice were thoroughly frustrated in Congress, there were true progressive victories in states and localities across America. Here are the Top 10 for 2014.
Progressive Breakfast
Divided Republicans Take Congress Tomorrow "Republicans Say They’ll Act Fast to Push Agenda" upon taking over Congress tomorrow. NYT: "Republicans hope to strike early with measures that are known to have bipartisan support. The House is set to pass legislation this...
Elizabeth Warren: Our Populist Agenda – in Her Own Words
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has become the most visible leader of the growing populist movement that is uniting a new majority around an agenda for change. Here's Warren's thinking about the economy in her own words.
Bernie Sanders' Petition To Stop TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a disastrous trade agreement designed to protect the interests of the largest multi-national corporations at the expense of workers, consumers, the environment and the foundations of American democracy.
Watch TPP Outsource A Congressman's Office
The next round of "NAFTA-style" trade agreements actually let corporate courts block countries from passing laws that interfere with profits. Fast Track pre-approves trade agreements, outsourcing Congress' job.
Video: What Is The U.S. Trade Deficit?
Between 2001 and 2013 the massive growth of our country’s trade deficit with China has cost us 3.2 million U.S. jobs.
Progressive Breakfast
NOTE TO READERS: Progressive Breakfast will take a holiday vacation starting tomorrow, returning on Monday, January 5th. Enjoy the holidays and see you next year! Obama Ends Year Strong Obama gets a poll bump for Christmas. McClatchy: "A CNN/ORC poll released Tuesday...
Wall Street Had a Merry Christmas. The New Year's Still Up For Grabs.
The Volcker Rule. The Citigroup Amendment. If you're looking for an easy political ride, 2015 isn't likely to be your year. But if you're looking for challenge and purpose, you'll find more than enough to engage you.
