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Will The GOP Embrace "Duck Dynasty Conservatism"?
Conservatives and 2016 hopefuls are rushing to the defense of a reality TV star, who was suspended from his show after an anti-gay rant to a reporter. What does that say about GOP?
This Trade Fight Is Against 'Global Apartheid'
The president of TransAfrica explains why the fight against the Trans-Pacific Partnership warrants the involvement of all people who care about racism, economic justice and human rights.
Progressive Breakfast
Obamacare Deadline Today Deadline to enroll for coverage beginning Jan. 1. National Journal: "There are still another three months to buy coverage, but a lot of people need it on Jan. 1. It's an important deadline for people with pre-existing conditions who had been...
“Green Shoots”: The Year in Wall Street Reform
One year ago a good argument could have been made for cynicism and despair when it came to financial reform. Twelve months later, things are still tough. And yet, there are unexpected and promising signs.
Exposing The Scrooges
The fight to extend unemployment insurance may not be quite done yet. Even the misanthropic Republicans are subject to the pressure from normal people not to be cruel and ungenerous, especially at Christmas time.
The Senate Is Abandoning The Unemployed.
Three days after Christmas, 1.3 million Americans will lose their unemployment benefits. And, another two million will stop receiving assistance if Congress doesn't extend long-term benefits by June. Our nation is barely pulling out of the worst recession since the...
Get Ready for the 2014 Trade Tsunami
Hard work, smart planning and perseverance made 2013 a year of inspiring fair-trade activism. This sets the stage for the most important fights on globalization and “trade” in decades, beginning in a few short weeks.
Progressive Breakfast
Healthcare Hardship Exemption Expanded HHS expands Obamacare hardship exemption. AP: "Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a letter to a group of senators that she will use authorities in the law to issue a 'hardship exemption' from tax...
Who Will Fight To Help The Unemployed?
In a few days long-term unemployment benefits will run out, in spite of the "budget deal." After this assistance runs out, only one-in-four unemployed people will be getting unemployment benefits.
How the Harshest Immigration Law in the US Ended in Disaster
MSNBC reporter Benjy Sarlin traveled down to Alabama to see the impact of the most punitive law against unauthorized immigrants in the US firsthand.
