by Richard Eskow | Oct 28, 2014 | Blog, Retirement Security
Who could’ve seen it coming? Progressives could be forgiven for developing something of a Cassandra complex when it comes to the Democratic Party’s economic stances. Here’s the latest case in point: The Washington Post and Politico have warned us that Republicans, led...
by Leo Gerard | Oct 27, 2014 | Blog
Speaking just like an American Republican, the Communist Chinese-appointed leader of Hong Kong, Leung Chun-ying, said last week that if the state granted democratic rights to its poor and working class, they could dominate elections and choose leaders who would meet...
by Joshua Holland | Oct 27, 2014 | Blog, Democracy
We’re less than two weeks away from a midterm election that could decide which party controls the Senate, and ultimately shape the final two years of Barack Obama’s presidency. It’s the first complete midterm cycle since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United —...
by Dave Johnson | Oct 27, 2014 | Blog, Jobs and Growth, Trade
The White House unveiled new executive actions on Monday directing federal money toward new technologies, apprenticeship programs and competitions designed to assist small manufacturers. The idea is to make the U.S. a magnet for new jobs and investment. The new...
by Dave Johnson | Oct 27, 2014 | Blog, Economy, Populist Majority
Democrats should to learn a lesson from this year's election campaigns: Democrats should be Democrats. Democrats should not try to run away from the things Democrats stand for. It doesn't work. Supporting Republicans ideas is not going to win you Republican votes. It...
by Robert Borosage | Oct 27, 2014 | Blog, Conservatism
This should be a banner year for Republicans. To pick up the six seats they need to take control of the Senate, Republicans need only to pocket three open seats in red-state South Dakota, West Virginia, and Montana, and knock off endangered incumbents in states Obama...
