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The Sabotage of Democracy
Newt Gingrich issued a call to arms to his fellow bomb-throwers: “Don’t cave on shutdown.” At least let’s name this for what it is: sabotage of the democratic process. And let’s be clear about where such reckless ambition leads.
Testing GOP Resolve
Sorting out the allegedly "moderate" GOP Senators is a good place to start the week. The dynamic may very well be different from the House, where certain Republicans hate the shutdown, but aren't rushing to end it. Let's test this in the senate too.
If Dems Give In, Social Security And Medicare Will Be Future Hostages
Again and again, Republicans take a hostage and demand they get their way. Never mind election results, House and Senate majorities, and especially never mind the will of the people.
The 'Plot Against Pensions' Takes Aim At California
In the wake of our report on the effort to undermine public pensions, David Sirota writes in Salon about an organization created by John Arnold poised to lead an attack in California that could damage workers nationwide.
Seven Signs America Has Traveled Back in Time to the 1800's
Republicans long for the days when there were no government authorities to enforce laws and restrain the power of unchecked wealth. Here are seven signs the United States of America has returned to the 19th century.
Progressive Breakfast
GOP Paying Price For Shutdown "Shutdown Hurting Republicans in Battleground Districts" reports National Journal: "The new PPP polls were conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of last week, with sample sizes of between 600-700 registered voters in each of the 24...
Republicans Discover Government, Promptly Convene ‘Imperial Congress’
As Republicans discovered something called "government," they renewed their commitment to the idea that one branch of government should have the sole discretion to dictate where, when, and upon whom its services will be bestowed.
After the Shutdown, Maybe a Little Equality?
Executives at private companies with federal contracts are getting rich off our tax dollars — at the expense of their low-wage workers. But we can turn the tables. Here's how.
Return of the Grand Bargain, and Other Tales From the Kidnap House
Wall Street and their Washington hired hands are the big advocates of a “Grand Bargain” to end the government shutdown, but it turns out that for America's working families, the Grand Bargain is a Grand Bamboozle.
Majority In House Opposes the Shutdown. Let Them Vote to End It.
There are enough Republicans that could combine with Democrats to get the government back up and running, but Republican leadership will not allow them to vote.
