by Dave Johnson | May 19, 2014 | Blog, Trade, Trans-Pacific Partnership
The Huffington Post has obtained secret texts from the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) trade deal. According to the Huffington Post, Europe wants the U.S. to "expand U.S. fracking, offshore oil drilling and natural gas...
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 Terrance Heath | May 16, 2014 | Blog, Conservatism, This Is The GOP
This week, Karl Rove proved once again that his Bush-era nickname "Turd Blossom" was well-earned. Just when you thought he couldn't sink any lower, Rove launched a laughably desperate attack on Hillary Clinton. Karl "Bush's Brain" Rove said the Hillary Clinton may...
by Alan Jenkins | May 16, 2014 | Blog, Democracy
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling doubled down on bigotry this week, disparaging NBA icon Magic Johnson for his HIV-positive status, and saying that Johnson and other African-American entrepreneurs have done little to assist the Black community. Sterling’s...
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...
