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Dimon Simpson Geithner This Weeks Three Horsemen of the Corporate-Politics Apocalypse
It had to happen sooner or later: Jamie Dimon, the bank CEO who's become the public face for our greedy and corrupt banking system, is openly backing the austerity plan pushed by former Senator Alan Simpson, the arrogant and abusive voice of our country's bought-and-sold elite "bipartisan" consensus.
AT&T It Helps Us When We Dont Pay You
Some news you may have missed: Last week thousands of AT&T workers walked out in protest of AT&T's lack of progress in contract negotiations, aggravated by a mocking memo from an AT&T executive.
Progressive Breakfast
MORNING MESSAGE: Back Bernie's Budget
Progressive Breakfast
MORNING MESSAGE: Back Bernie's Budget
Nice Little Economy You Got There
And they call the unions thuggish. Get a load of this:
Back Bernie's Budget—Yes To Jobs, No To Austerity
As progressive leaders from around the country prepare for next week's Take Back the American Dream conference, we're not waiting to start hitting Congress with our key demand: Bury austerity, put jobs first and resurrect the middle class.
Hey Mitt Leave Our Teachers Alone
Yesterday was the last day of school for public school students in Montgomery County, Maryland, where we live — including our nine-year-old son, who just completed the third grade. I began the morning by sending a one last email to his teacher. I asked her about the summer reading and math packets we were expecting […]
Big Money In Politics Harmed Healthcare Legislation
Why is the health care law so messed up, and why didn't it include at least a public option? Because big money in politics corrupted the process and nullified the wishes and interests of the public. Once again we learn that the public good is thwarted for the benefit of a very few by the influence of big money.
Progressive Breakfast
MORNING MESSAGE: Get Money Out Of Politics
Progressive Breakfast
MORNING MESSAGE: Get Money Out Of Politics
