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When Conservatism Fails, West Virginians Get Poisoned
The West Virginia chemical spill that poisoned a river and left 300,000 without water is another consequence of conservatism's "deregulation culture," and a lesson in the importance of government oversight over business.
Fast Track to Poverty
The NAFTA, KORUS and China trade deals worsened income inequality. There is no evidence the Trans-Pacific Partnership would be any different. American workers need a new trade philosophy that puts people first, not corporations.
There Sure Are A Lot of Clowns in This Car
Republicans must have gotten tired of being called the "do-nothing" Congress because they got right to work following an extended vacation. By "work," I mean "passing pointless legislation."
Progressive Breakfast
Unemployment Insurance Deal May Be Near "Senators Closing In on Deal to Extend Unemployment Insurance" reports National Journal: "...a group of Republican lawmakers and the Democratic leadership [are] both signaling an agreement could be close. In a sign that a deal...
George Miller Retires: The House Loses a Giant
For 40 years, big George has been a forceful and effective champion of progressive causes. He was a populist before populism was cool. The House is losing a giant.
GOP Economic Sabotage Continues With Filibuster of Jobless Benefits
Senate Republicans Monday continued to fight Democratic efforts to pass an extension of federal unemployment insurance benefits for people who have been out of work longer than 26 weeks.
Listen to These Senators, Mr. President, and Don’t Cut Social Security
Democratic voters have been pleading with the president for years not to cut Social Security. Now the pleas are coming from Democratic senators. You can’t blame them. They could lose over this issue.
Democracy and the Christie Phenomenon
Why do people like the bullying tough guy types such as Chris Christie? Are they looking for someone to "take charge" in a world in which they feel a loss of control. Maybe. But can he get a majority to vote for him?
Corporations Should Pay For Their Own Mistakes.
West Virginia residents are coping with a massive chemical spill, and FEMA is helping state and local agencies ensure that residents have access to safe drinking water. That means tax payers are already covering the cost of the spill.
Progressive Breakfast
Warren May Oppose Fed Nominee Sen. Warren questions Fed nomination. The Hill: "Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is 'not sure' about President Obama’s pick to fill the No. 2 spot at the Federal Reserve. The outspoken liberal and bank critic expressed concerns about the...
