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Populism Rising?
The beltway has discovered populism. The president has declared inequality to be the defining challenge of our time. Already the Wall Street wing of the Democratic Party is raising alarms. Here's a quick look at the new populism
The Best of The Worst of the Right-Wing in 2013
From the second inauguration of Barack Obama to the latest skirmish in the “War on Christmas,” a steady stream of outrageousness flowed from the American right this year. Here are the best of the worst of the right-wing in 2013.
Obama's Good Year
No doubt 2013 was a grind. Yet despite the headwinds from the fractious GOP House and the major distraction of the Snowden leaks, Obama secured significant policy achievements and battled naysayers to keep historic initiatives on track.
Public Supports Help For Long-Term Unemployed (With Video)
Polls show the Americans overwhelmingly support extending this assistance and Democrats are launching a full-on effort to get them to come around and help their fellow citizens.
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...
