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Thanks For Asking, Fix the Debt! We DO Know How to Fix Social Security
The folks behind Fix the Debt, the corporate and billionaire-funded group lobbying against Medicare and Social Security, asked if people like me have a “solution” for Social Security’s benefits or would rather “do nothing."
Progressive Breakfast
Shutdown... Senate filibuster plan rejected by McConnell. National Journal: "McConnell’s statement helped settle a nagging question for some Republicans: Do they vote against ending debate on the House continuing resolution—thereby voting against legislation they...
Defacing America the Beautiful
A cult of the selfish is relentlessly assailing the value of American community. Denying food to the hungry, chemo to the cancer-stricken? That is not American. That is what ruthless dictators do. That is not how Americans treat each other.
Obamacare: It’s Better Than You Think
Workers who lose their job because of an illness will still be able to find affordable insurance. This will provide a huge element of security that is currently lacking. In effect, most workers will have true health insurance for the first time.
Why You Should 'Flush the TPP'
A largely anonymous group of officials late last week wanted their work on the Trans-Pacific Partnership – often described as "NAFTA on steroids" – out of the spotlight. But a small group of activists put a spotlight on the negotiations.
The "God of Money"
On Sunday, during a meeting with a group of unemployed workers, Pope Francis abandoned his prepared comments and railed against economic inequality. Hopefully, world leaders were listening.
The Shutdown Opportunity For Senate Democrats
The Obamacare defunding is misdirection -- Republicans don't want people thinking about the terrible, economy-killing cuts they are demanding. The public hates this and wants their government. Senate Dems should give the public what they want.
Dealing With Obamacare Hysteria
I thought I understood the right. But this meltdown over a very tepid health care reform that keeps the system fully in the hands of the private insurance companies just floors me. We are watching behavior so absurdly over-the-top that it's downright
Progressive Breakfast
7 Days To Shutdown Deadline "Wild week" ahead. Reuters: "Yet the only certainty is that when the dust settles, Obamacare will still be standing ... The first important [Senate] vote ... could come on Tuesday when Reid might stage a vote on a 'motion to proceed,' which...
Why We Should Fear – and Fight – An Entitlement-Cutting "Grand Bargain"
President Obama's “no negotiations” posture only applies to the debt ceiling, and his budget still includes the “chained CPI” cut. Republicans are still railing against the programs they call “entitlements.” They're all looking for a deal.
