Julia Conley: A Solution for All Generations
With her plan for Social Security expansion, Elizabeth Warren demands that the rich pay their fair share to lift 5 million out of poverty: “No one who spends 30 years working and contributing to Social Security should retire in poverty.”
Marc Jampole: Taking Back the White House
To win the Electoral College in 2020, Dems would do well to follow Trump’s lead and play to their base of progressive, young, minority and college educated voters..
Frances Moore Lappé, Zachary Field: Who Can Afford a Green New Deal? We Can!
Despite ridicule by Republican leaders, calls for a Green New Deal resonate with 80 percent of Americans.
Robert Reich: The “Center” of American Politics is on the Left
Donald Trump, Fox News, and Republicans in Congress label proposals they disagree with “fringe,” “radical,” or “socialist.” Well, let’s see where the American people actually stand.
James J. Zogby: Most Democratic Candidates Still Afraid To Criticize Israel’s Violations Of Palestinian Rights
Benjamin Netanyahu and his policies are viewed negatively by most Democrats. This shift in opinion has placed many Democratic presidential candidates in a bind.
Jill Richardson: Dealing with climate fear
If you feel powerless, remember that the biggest change you can make is to support leaders who think our planet is actually worth saving.
Abby Zimet: A Celebration of the American Citizen
At 448 dense pages of legalese, the Mueller Report has swiftly, improbably become a sort of touchstone of the sordid times.
Jake Johnson: Undermining Trump-Bolton War Narrative, British General Says No Evidence of ‘Increased Threat’ From Iran
Intelligence and military officials in Europe as well as in the United States said that over the past year, most aggressive moves have originated not in Tehran, but in Washington.
Magdalena Sepúlveda: Inequality and Taxation are Feminist Issues
When corporations do not pay their fair share of taxes, there is less money to invest in public services, sustainable infrastructure and social protection, which are the key drivers for … Continue reading
Ofer Raban: There’s a wider scandal suggested by the Trump investigations
The scope of financial crimes unearthed so far by state and federal authorities investigating President Trump and his associates is remarkable. Paul Manafort was found guilty of bank and tax … Continue reading
Marc Jampole: Who Should the Democrats nominate for President?
The Democrats are blessed with a large number of candidates whose experience, politics and personality make them qualified to assume the office of the presidency. Even if we rule out … Continue reading
Elizabeth Warren: Join DeVos Watch
. Elizabeth Warren Launches ‘DeVos Watch’ in Bid to Make Education ‘Corruption-Free.’ Resistance to Devos’s agenda has “spread like wildfire,” Warren notes. Betsy DeVos recently completed her 100th day as Secretary … Continue reading
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Mayor Bill de Blasio: How to Revive the American Dream
Government policies matter and can make a difference. Strengthening the American Dream is about the basics: ● Make work pay by increasing the minimum wage, empowering unions to bargain collectively, … Continue reading
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Deirdre Fulton: ‘Everything is Awesome’? Not So Much for Middle Class, Says Warren
Despite positive economic indicators, ‘America’s middle class is in deep trouble,’ says the progressive senator… . “For more than thirty years, too many politicians in Washington have made deliberate choices … Continue reading →