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GOP To Politicize CBO Republicans reportedly reject re-appointment of CBO chief. Bloomberg: "The move comes after a campaign from conservative lawmakers who want to change the way the CBO calculates the costs of government ... They agreed with calls from incoming...
Holiday Bright Spots For Progressives
There are end-of-year holiday season bright spots for progressives as we head into the coming year’s fights. In the cities and states progressives are fighting and winning.
Joseph Stiglitz on Why the Rich are Getting Richer
The Nobel Prize-winning economist says that through corporate consolidation and even gentrification, the elite are siphoning up all the world's wealth for themselves.
Conservative Media And Cop Killers Of A Different Color
On June 8, 2014, white, anti-government, tea party supporters shot and killed two Las Vegas police officers. Conservative media was conspicuously silent.
What's Behind Those New Budget Office Numbers On Family Incomes?
The Congressional Budget Office recently released an analysis that showed a brighter picture for middle-income families than other work highlighting stagnation. But it is worth looking at these numbers more closely.
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Obama, Warren Gain In Polls Obama approval nears 50%. The Hill: "President Obama’s job approval rating has inched up to 47 percent, according to a survey released Sunday by Gallup, the best showing for the president in more than seven months [and] the first time since...
Growth or Fairness: The Phony Debate
After the 2014 debacle, Democrats are looking for answers. But the phony debate pitting growth and jobs against fairness distracts from what is needed, while repackaging the failed ideas of the past.
Wingnut Week In Review: Santa Cruz Comes To Town
Santa Cruz came to town this week with an early holiday gift for President Obama and the Democrats, and wingnuts predictably lost it when the president effectively called an end to the “cold war.”
Enougher is Enougher: ANOTHER Citi Nominee
Brilliant people with expertise and a willingness to serve the public is a good thing. It is something we want people to do. But the number of Citigroup and other Wall Street people in high positions of our government matters right now.
Education's Newsmaker Of The Year: Charter School Scandals
In 2014, charter schools became known primarily for their ability to concoct innovative new scams. From local stories to national news, charter school scandals of 2014 forever altered the narrative about these schools
