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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.
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.
