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August Jobs Report: The Folly Continues
For August, the monthly BLS jobs summary reported a disappointing 142,000 new jobs. The economy continues to grow, but far too slowly. Action in Washington is needed, but is blocked by the Republicans in control of the House.
To Win This November, Democrats Need the Minimum-Wage Movement
With the midterm elections only two months away, the Democratic Party’s prospects seem doubtful. The party needs a spark, a fire, a source of inspiration. An embrace of the minimum wage could be exactly what it needs.
Helicopters Over The Hamptons: It's The Rich vs. the Super Rich [VIDEO]
Campaign for America's Future co-director Robert Borosage joins New York Times Columnist Ginia Bellafante to discuss why the rich are mad at the super rich, and how helicopter rides to The Hamptons could fuel progressive change.
The Fed's Main Job Is Jobs, And A Coalition Plans To Keep It On Task
A lot of eyes will be on the Federal Reserve Friday when the Labor Department releases its August unemployment statistics. Meanwhile, the fight to keep the Fed's eyes focused on unemployment is preparing for its next phase.
What's In A Name? Joe Can Get A Job, But José Can't.
That old nursery rhyme we learned as children isn’t quite true anymore. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but your name can hurt your chances of getting a job.
Enormous, Humongous July Trade Deficit Drained $40.5B From Economy
We reached a new job-sucking record with China. We continue to import much more than we export. That means a net loss of jobs and decline in living standards, month after month, year after year.
The Education Talk 'Reformers' Want Versus The One They Get
There are reasons why Beltway-inspired education wonks are calling out the tone police, but it’s got very little to do with honesty and ‘facts.’ Instead, what you find is itself a rather political agenda
Finally Revealed: Obamacare’s Hidden Gem
An obscure provision in the Affordable Care Act, a new report details, raises taxes on firms that overpay their top execs. The only problem: The provision so far only applies to corporations in one industry.
Progressive Breakfast
Fast-Food Strikes Spotlight Minimum Wage Issue Fast-food strikes and protests planned in 150 cities today. Reuters: "'We're going to have walkouts all over the country,' said Kendall Fells, organizing director of the movement called Fight for 15. 'There are going to...
Fast Food Strikes Are Back, Bigger Than Ever
Today, workers in 150 cities will take to the streets to demand livable wages for themselves and their families, the right to organize, and a better economy for all of us.
