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NELP Report: Falling Wages In Factory Jobs
A National Employment Law Project study out today finds that factory jobs now pay much less than they did even a few years ago. In fact, more than 600,000 manufacturing workers make just $9.60 per hour or less.
Bill de Blasio: "Democrats Not Standing Up" For Democratic Ideals
The New York City mayor offers a blunt critique of the midterm elections and shows how cities can set the pace for a progressive transformation of our national politics.
Progressive Breakfast
Sweeping Relief For Undocumented Presidential address waives deportation threat for millions, challenges Republicans to step up: "What I’m describing is accountability –- a common-sense, middle-ground approach: If you meet the criteria, you can come out of the shadows...
Obama's Immigration Order Moves Us Closer To Opportunity For All
The American economy will grow stronger, from the bottom up, once we end our two-tiered economic system and ensure that all workers have the same rights. President Obama's executive action is a major step forward.
Elizabeth Warren: "Enough is Enough" With Obama's Wall Street Appointees
The last straw: President Obama's nomination of Antonio Weiss, a global banking executive heavily involved in helping corporations avoid paying U.S. taxes, to a high-level post at the Treasury Department
Preparing For Injustice vs. Preparing for Justice in Ferguson
In Ferguson, Missouri, citizens and activists prepare for injustice, while government and law enforcement prepare for outraged reaction to injustice. But what about preparing for the justice Ferguson, and America, really needs?
Why People Are 'Walking In' For Public Schools
Organizations representing advocates for public schools have joined their voices today in events across the country as part of a national Week of Action for the Public Schools All Our Children Deserve.
Progressive Breakfast
OurFuture.org's Roger Hickey gives progressives a path forward, "As in 2010, Dems Lost Without an Economic Message Worth Fighting For": "The big lesson in all this: progressives can’t afford to just let Democrats craft the message, while we attend to voter turnout and...
Guess Who Doesn't Want Social Security's Offices Closed – and Who Does
Some surprising new polling results by Social Security Works underscore the unpopularity – and long-term destructiveness – of Congress' ongoing attacks on the Social Security system.
Obama Forces Republicans To Choose: Latinos Or Haters
Tonight's presidential announcement will be a historic moment, especially for immigrant families who will no longer live in fear. On the other hand, watching Republicans go apoplectic is just going to be fun to watch.
