by Robert Borosage | Oct 22, 2012 | Blog, Economy
The broad American middle class is in trouble. Working families have been struggling with stagnant wages and rising insecurity for over three decades. From 2002-2007, Americans witnessed the first “recovery” in which the typical household suffered declining income....
by Robert Borosage | Oct 18, 2012 | Blog
I am saddened to hear that progressive champion Sen. George McGovern is reported to be at the end of his days. He has lived a life nearly as large as his heart. McGovern will be remembered as a stalwart of American liberalism. For my generation, he was beloved for his...
by Robert Borosage | Oct 17, 2012 | Blog
"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less."
"The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so many different things."
"The question is," said Humpty Dumpty,...
by Robert Borosage | Oct 13, 2012 | Blog
George Will calls for breaking up the big banks. Too big to fail undermines markets, faith in free enterprise, citing Dallas Fed Reserve President Richard Fisher. Calls on Mitt to join him. Fat chance. Mitt's not a principled conservative nor even a free market guy....
by Robert Borosage | Oct 12, 2012 | Blog
Joe Biden showed up for the debate. He was engaged and engaging. He expressed his well deserved impatience with the wild claims and nitpicking criticisms of his opponent. Viewers saw energy, confidence, a willingness to mix it up. The mainstream media is arguing that...
