by Richard Eskow | Feb 26, 2017 | Blog
The meetings of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) were a study in contrasts. Both told stories to unite their faithful. At CPAC, activists fell in line, while at the DNC, the fight for leadership revealed...
by Jeff Bryant | Feb 24, 2017 | Blog
Since President Donald Trump picked Betsy DeVos to be his new Education secretary, there's been lots of talk in the media that his administration, with his secretary out front, will push for vouchers so parents can withdraw their children from public schools...
by Mehrdad Azemun | Feb 24, 2017 | Blog
On the same day the Trump administration detailed its cruel plan to target and deport undocumented immigrants, Chicago Public Schools sent some guidance to its principals: “ICE should not be permitted access to CPS facilities or personnel except in the rare instance...
by Libero Della Piana | Feb 24, 2017 | Blog
Rep. Dave Trott's constituents in the Northeastern suburbs of Detroit gathered at his office to ask him about his stance on health care, refugees and other urgent issues. Instead of scheduling a meeting, Trott’s staff called the police....
by Dave Johnson | Feb 23, 2017 | Blog, Tax Reform
The Trump administration, as have all Republican administrations, is promoting tax cuts for the rich, saying they will "create growth." Never mind the destructive history of tax cuts, the destructive history of "trickle-down economics" (and the destructive history of...
by Richard Eskow | Feb 23, 2017 | Blog
Cross-posted from the Center for Media and Democracy’s PRWatch. House Speaker Paul Ryan has a reputation for policy wonkishness, which he doesn't deserve. He also has a reputation for raising boatloads of cash, which he does deserve. Care to guess which one's driving...
