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The Cost To Our Economy From Republican Obstruction And Sabotage
Republicans have obstructed every effort to help the economy. In the Senate they filibustered hundreds of bills. In the House they refused to allow votes on efforts to help the economy. And then there's the sabotage.
The Mysteries of Inequality are Only Mysterious to Elites
While the explanations that blame inequality on technology can get complicated, there were three items in the last week that painted the picture very clearly for the rest of us.
How Ayn Rand Brought You the Cult of Self-Obsessed Celebrity
What does pure self-interest really look like? It looks an awful lot like Kim Kardashian. Or Paris Hilton. Or other recent manifestations of America’s celebrity culture.
Beyond Ferguson: If You Want Our Vote, Mind The Black Wealth Gap
Getting out the vote in African-American communities is important, but that effort needs to be supported by policies that communities can support to close the persistent wealth gap between black and white people.
Progressive Breakfast
400,000 People's Climate March shatters expectations with 400K. Time: "Coalesced by several organizations, including Bill McKibben’s 350.org, the swarming crowds were there to pressure Obama and other leaders to make addressing climate change a top political priority....
Campaign 2014: Will Democrats Get the Message?
As the campaign enters into its last weeks, ordinary voters begin to pay attention. People don't seem to be buying what Republicans are selling. But Democrats can overcome the odds only if they turn to a more populist voice.
Wingnut Week In Review: Return to the "Appalahchian Trail"
With one bizarre Facebook post Rep. Mark Sanford (R, SC) dis-engaged his “Appalachian Trail” “soulmate,” and went from being a comeback kid to being punchline, again. And that’s not even the crazy part.
“Think Locally, Act Globally”: 6 Takeaways From The Scotland Vote
Scotland’s independence vote has been cast. This historic vote should be studied by all those who want to affect political and economic change around the world, because there are important lessons to be learned.
The GOP Social Security Deception Game Is On. Here's How To Fight Back.
The only way to deal with candidates who won't let the facts get in the way of a smarmy campaign ad is to speak the truth with boldness, as Sen. Elizabeth Warren does: "Social Security needs to be expanded."
Progressive Breakfast
WH Preps For Climate Summit "WH cranks up heat ahead of UN summit" reports The Hill: "The Obama administration is preparing a 'full-court press' ahead of next week's U.N. climate summit where the president will use his speech to "call on world leaders to keep their...
