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Should Democrats Let Republicans Kill Extended Unemployment Benefits?
Why should Democrats hold out and demand a continuation of unemployment benefits? Because if Republicans force another shutdown, it's game over for them – and they know it.
The Eight Worst Conservative Responses To Nelson Mandela's Death
Conservatives have turned Nelson Mandela’s death in to another reminder of how firmly Republicans stood, and still stand, on the wrong side of history. Here are some of the worst conservative reactions to Mandela’s death.
Today: Day Of Action To Reclaim The Promise Of Public Education
Today is a national day of action to support public education. Across the country parents, educators and more than 100 community groups are coming together for this National Day of Action.
The GOP Can't Get Off The Hook By Declaring The "End" Of Racism
Nobody wants racism to be "over" more than white conservatives, if the RNC’s tweet honoring Rosa Parks for “ending” racism is any indication. Why are white conservatives so ready declare racism “over”? They want to get off the hook.
Progressive Breakfast
Budget "Cease-Fire" Expected W. Post describes likely budget agreement this week as a "cease-fire": "Republicans and Democrats are abandoning their debt-reduction goals, laying down arms and, for the moment, trying to avoid another economy-damaging standoff ......
The Democrats’ “Third Way” Quarrel is a Fight For the Future
There was a big dust-up in the Democratic Party last week, triggered by an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal from the leaders of a Wall Street-funded “think tank”/lobbying group called Third Way. it was a fight about the future.
Inequality: A Sure Way to Kill a Good Time
What makes a society a fun place to be? Really nice weather and exciting nightlife options certainly help. So does avoiding a starkly skewed distribution of income and wealth, suggests a noted World Bank economist.
Democrats Must Not Abandon The Unemployed And The Hungry
Democrats must not be fooled. A good-but-not-great jobs report is no reason to let emergency unemployment benefits expire, or allow further cuts to food stamp benefits.
Urgent Fast Track Trade Deal Alert
Fast Track should be as much of an electoral test for progressives as Social Security is. Progressives have to make this a line that cannot be crossed. This is about democracy vs big-corporate dominance of our economy and society.
Here's How GOPers Responded To Obama's Call For Ideas on Inequality
Let's see .... Nothing ... and some more nothing ... nothing over here ... oh, here's a little something ... but that's like 30 years old ... didn't really work before ... still looking ...
