by Dave Johnson | Dec 15, 2011 | Blog
Once again, Republicans are holding government hostage, trying to force through unpopular cuts to the things We, the People -- "the 99%" -- do for each other and our economy, while giving handouts to the 1% who pay for their campaign ads and smears. Once again they...
by Dave Johnson | Dec 15, 2011 | Blog
The public overwhelmingly wants taxes on the 1% increased to help pay for things that help the 99% and our economy. But the Senate was prevented from even voting on this. This was a filibuster. A minority that represents the 1% was able to block something demanded by...
by Terrance Heath | Dec 15, 2011 | Blog
James Thwinda has a great post up at In These Times about "Why Conservatives Can't Fix Poverty." He zeroes in on Newt Gingrich as the prime example of the contemporary conservative approach to poverty, debunks the right's "distorted characterization of poor people,"...
by Jeff Bryant | Dec 14, 2011 | Blog, Education
Heard the term "edu-bubble" yet? Chances are you will soon. No doubt you've heard of the "dot-com bubble." And if you're like millions of Americans, you may be currently experiencing the ravages of the "housing bubble." But the edu-bubble? During the dot-com bubble,...
by Isaiah J. Poole | Dec 14, 2011 | Blog
While the rest of Congress is arguing over how to continue a payroll tax cut that will not dramatically improve the economy over the next year, members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus planned to introduce legislation today that its leaders assert would create...
