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As in 2010, Dems Lost Without an Economic Message Worth Fighting For
In early 2010, three progressive economic activists – myself, Dean Baker, and Robert Kuttner – met with Obama political adviser David Axelrod. We left disappointed. Obama's election message was: "The jobs are coming."
Walmart Rolls Back Its Tax Bill – And Passes The Consequences On To You
Walmart avoids paying on average $1 billion a year in federal taxes through aggressively exploiting tax loopholes, according to a report released today by Americans for Tax Fairness.
Obama Is Pushing Two Giant Trade Deals — Here’s What You Need to Know
Last summer, Barack Obama and leaders of the European Union announced the start of negotiations on another trade deal. Wondering what all of these deals are about? Here’s a primer on the Obama administration’s vision for global trade.
Give Americans A $2,000 Check From "Deferred" Corporate Taxes
Corporations owe taxes on the $2 trillion of profits these companies have already made. Who should get this money? We could let corporations keep the money – or use it to give ordinary Americans a $2,000 check.
Private Equity Predators Killed Jobs; Now They're After Your Retirement
Why do private equity companies want to tap 401(k) accounts? Economist Eileen Appelbaum of the Center for Economic and Policy Research explains what's behind this recent development.
Progressive Breakfast
Speculation Rises Over Immigration Announcement Immigration announcement may come Friday in Vegas. The Hill: "A pair of local media outlets reported late Tuesday night that the president would be making a surprise trip to the city later this week ... A speech at Del...
Immigration And Shutdowns – Right Things vs. Wrong Things
Because President Obama is trying to do the right things to help millions of families the Republicans are threatening to again shut down our government to spite their face, which would hurt all of us.
Forward From Ferguson
In the days, weeks, and months to come, anger over the absence of justice must not overshadow the changes we must continue to fight for after the grand jury makes its decision in the Michael Brown case.
Corporations Paying More To Their CEOs Than They Do In Federal Taxes
It pays to remember the work Congress is not doing to ensure corporations pay their fair share of taxes. Some of the consequences are laid out in a report on CEO compensation and corporate taxes released today.
Question Before the Court: Can Corporations Betray Retirees?
Point Pleasant chemical plant retirees have for seven years lived under a dark shadow, as if the town's infamous monster Mothman, immortalized in the movie "The Mothman Prophesies," had returned.
