Building a New Populism in the Era of Trump
With a little good faith, liberals and conservatives can work together to tackle the real issues putting the American Dream out of reach.
Eight Ways to Strengthen Our Democracy Beyond Voting
The strength of our civic life depends on what we do outside elections.
The Best and Worst Presidents on Taxes
From Reagan to Roosevelt, tax fairness continues to fluctuate along with our elected leaders.
The Leaders of 1776 Philadelphia Would Be Appalled at Today’s Staggering Inequality
This Fourth of July, we should remember what the founders knew: wealth concentration is a threat to the success of the nation.
The Mad Hatters of Poland’s Tea Party Movement
By embracing a neoliberal, pro-austerity agenda, Poland’s mainstream left opened the way for a government of Polish Ted Cruzes.
GOP Looks in Mirror, Spots Voter Fraud
Records show that a Republican running for county commissioner in Texas has been casting ballots there and in Pennsylvania.
The Tea Party Shtick
Our founders wouldn’t be amused.
Obama Did It, All By Himself
But there is a way for change we can believe in to come to pass after all.
With Poverty on the Rise, this is no Time to Slash the Safety Net
The tea party and its ilk offer us only cold cups of bitter tea while serving up fountains of champagne to the super-rich, Wall Street, and big corporations.
A Perry Tale about the Prince of Privilege
Prince Rick wouldn’t be where he is without the steady “intrusion” of big government into his life.
The Tea Party Downgrade: Gambling America’s Future on Wall Street
Securing our future means looking for real solutions to our economic woes, not looking to Wall Street.
David Koch’s Crass Act
One of the crudest arms of his vast and secretive political network is called Americans for Prosperity.
Race 2012 and What Few Progressives Are Discussing (POSTPONED)
Unfortunately this event will not take place on the date posted and has been postponed until further notice.
We all watched as Donald Trump took credit for the release of Obama’s birth records and also demanded a copy of Obama’s university transcripts claiming he “heard he was a terrible student.” While many have seen attacks of Trump and other elitist Republicans for what they really are, overt racism, they have been dismissed as merely ignorant remarks that do not have a place in U.S. politics. However, these attacks have uprooted racial prejudices felt by many white Americans and may significantly impact the 2012 election. In an age of “colorblindness,” it is apparent that color remains an issue for many Americans.
Tea Party Rebels Quickly Tamed
Faster than you can say “business as usual,” freshman Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee have begun to execute Wall Street’s agenda.
Tea Partiers March to Lobbyists’ Tune
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