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 Bill Scher | May 15, 2014 | Blog
If you think the immigration reform battle is over, you are wrong. Yesterday, right-wing conservatives including Grover Norquist and Tea Party Express co-founder Sal Russo ratcheted up the pressure on House Republicans to pass reform that includes legal status for the...
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...
by Roger Hickey | May 14, 2014 | Blog
We hope you will register and attend the New Populism conference on May 22. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will give us a great keynote. And all day we will participate in sessions with an impressive group of leaders. See details below. Seats are going fast, so please...
by Dave Johnson | May 14, 2014 | Blog, Trade
There has been a surge in steel imports, as companies in other countries try to make up for low demand by selling steel in the US at below-market prices. This is putting hundreds of thousands of American jobs – and our steel industry – at risk. Our government needs to...
