by Dave Johnson | May 21, 2014 | Blog, Jobs and Growth, Populist Majority, The New Populism
Word is there's an economic recovery going on. But approximately 99 percent of us have no reason to believe that. The public sees that the government bailed out the biggest banks and that the "recovery" is going really well for a very few people. But most Americans...
by Terrance Heath | May 20, 2014 | Populist Majority
The rising American electorate that twice propelled Barack Obama into the White House could be a deciding factor in 2014, if either party reaches out with a message that addresses concerns of its diverse constituencies and motivates them to vote. The "rising American...
by Bill Scher | May 19, 2014 | Blog, Climate, The New Populism
The rising tide of populism has been sparked by the inherent unfairness of an increasing wealth gap and stagnating wages in the aftermath of a Great Recession caused by some in the top 1 percent. The economic strain directly felt by millions drives support for...
by Robert Borosage | May 16, 2014 | Blog, Populist Majority
“The game is rigged and the American people know that. They get it right down to their toes.” — Senator Elizabeth Warren The game is rigged in ways big and small, as the powerful act to protect and extend their privileges. Business as usual in Washington is testament...
by Richard Eskow | May 16, 2014 | Blog, Populist Majority
There's a vibrant debate underway that could shape the future of our economy and our society. The New Populism promises to re-energize the political conversation and could potentially restore the Democratic Party's fortunes as well. But the Democratic Party is at risk...
by Dave Johnson | May 15, 2014 | Blog, Populist Majority, The New Populism, Trade
So-called "free trade" agreements have been used to strengthen the power of giant corporations, weaken democratic government and deliver fear to American workers. These agreements enabled the corporate elite to say to Americans, "If you complain about pay or benefits...
