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Nullification, The Bundy Ranch And Right-Wing Lawlessness
Having whipped up anti-government sentiment for decades, the right has dropped a pretense of patriotism and is now escalating into direct confrontation with, and efforts at destruction of, the federal government.
Progressive Breakfast
Obamacare Numbers Keep Rising Obama celebrates 8 million Obamacare signups. W. Post: "'I don’t think we should apologize for it, and I don’t think we should be defensive about it. I think is a strong, good, right story to tell.' ... the 8 million figure does not...
The Populist Wave: Politics And Pitchforks
Populist sentiments are on the rise. But the stunted economic recovery — and big GOP money — makes it hard for Democrats to exploit them. That helps conservative candidates confuse voters with their own populist poses.
Coming This Summer: The Immigration Debate Will Return
Pessimism is of no value here. There are active efforts underway to set the stage for immigration reform action in the summer, and they should be supported, not dismissed.
The Middle Class is not “Normal”
There’s nothing “normal” about having a middle class. Having a middle class is a choice that a society has to make, and it’s a choice we need to make again in this generation.
Progressive Breakfast
Hillary Defended as Warren Prepares Book Tour Hillary Clinton supporters defend her record on inequality. CNN: "In a research report titled 'Hillary Clinton: A Lifetime Champion of Income Opportunity,' the group [Correct The Record] is defending Clinton's record by...
GOP “Sadism”: Grayson’s Candid Talk About a Young Mother’s Death
In this interview, Rep. Alan Grayson explains why Florida Gov. Rick Scott made the political decision that led to the death of Charlene Dill, and could lead to 7,000 unnecessary deaths in the next year.
Are Teacher Evaluations Education ‘Reform’s’ Biggest Bust?
This week, a key underpinning to the whole teacher evaluation program pushed by the Obama administration was cast into doubt. These new schemes are doing great harm to teachers and, consequentially, the students in their charge.
We're Not Doomed: US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cut To 20-Year Low
While there is a lot left to do to avert a climate crisis, we should take heart that we are presently on right path, and know that it is possible to stay on it.
Treasury Department Again Lets China Off Hook On Currency
The Treasury Department released its Semi-Annual Report to Congress on International Economic and Exchange Rate Policies this week, and went to great lengths to find a way not to label China as a currency manipulator.
