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Populism: The Democrats’ Great Divide
Democrats are remarkably unified behind the jobs and inequality agenda the president ticked off in his State of the Union address. But beneath this surface calm, there is a growing divide within the Democratic Party.
Trade Yes, But a Different Track
We're in the middle of a David vs. Goliath battle. Corporate lobbyists are waging a campaign to get the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal rushed through Congress with little debate. But a broad coalition has come together to take on Goliath.
Hartmann, Borosage and Eskow: What's Next After Henry Waxman?
Watch this segment of "The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann" in which Robert Borosage and Richard Eskow discuss progressive politics in the wake of the retirement of long-time California Rep. Henry Waxman.
Progressive Breakfast
Jobless Aid Vote Expected Tomorrow Another unemployment insurance vote set for tomorrow in the Senate. The Hill: "Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has set up a cloture vote for Thursday on a new measure that would provide a three-month reauthorization of the...
Show Us The Money For Pre-K
Congress needs to take an important step toward intervening with something that really would help our neediest children – early childhood education programs.
Chris Christie's Super Bowl Fumble
With the first ever “mass transit Super Bowl” in his state, Chris Christie had two jobs: Make the trains run on time, and bring home the bacon for New Jersey. What actually happened is a classic example of conservative failure.
Post Office Banking Could Be the Start of Something Big
With one in four American households underserved by the current banking system, and with the U.S. Post Office in search of more revenue, why not use the postal system to offer banking services to lower-income households?
"Congress" Isn't Blocking Unemployment Extension; Republicans Are
Senate Republicans have been using the filibuster to block the extension of long-term unemployment benefits. As far as ransoms go, this is about the best deal Democrats might get.
The New Abortion Stats Should Make The GOP Listen To Kirk Cameron
25 years ago, Kirk Cameron took to the big screen and spoke common sense about contraception reducing abortions. Today, a new report proves the case. Republicans should embrace it.
Keystone Pipeline Report Triggers More Than 275 Protests Monday
Activists across the country responded to a State Department report that might help give the Keystone XL pipeline the go-ahead. See a collection of pictures and news reports here.
