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As primaries are held in cities that have some of the worst racial disparities in the country, is the key issue that Bernie Sanders is promising more than he can deliver, or is it that we as voters are not demanding enough?
The Congressional Caucus’ budget proposal for fiscal 2017 includes a set of climate-change-related proposals that one environmental organization says makes it “the greenest option in Washington.”
In this video interview, the syndicated columnist explains how Donald Trump rose from the ashes of failed conservative ideology, a theme he explores in his latest book.
The People’s Budget includes a bold, $1 trillion plan over 10 years to invest in the nation’s infrastructure. Here’s why this part of the budget needs to be pushed into the center of the presidential campaign.
The New York Times on Monday is the latest publication to find that New York City, under its unapologetically progressive mayor, “has rarely been in better financial shape.”
The Congressional Progressive Caucus People’s Budget for fiscal 2017 includes a $1 trillion infrastructure investment program, an aggressive transition to a green energy future, and big moves to create millions of high-paying jobs.
Fewer of us are ready for retirement, and it’s even worse for African Americans, Hispanics and lower-income people. That’s all the more reason we need to strengthen Social Security, according to an Economic Policy Institute report.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s advocacy for payday lenders forces a defining question for fellow Democrats: Are you with the financial superpredators that besiege poor communities or with people trying to bring them to heel?
A wonkish debate over Bernie Sanders’ ambitious economic proposals has real kitchen-table ramifications, which will determine whether we are able to implement bold proposals to address the struggles of working families.
A new organization, Bank Whistleblowers United, calls on candidates to not take contributions from financial companies that have engaged in fraud and to commit to a set of actions that will “restore the rule of law” on Wall Street.