An Economy Like It’s 1999
Remembering the artist Prince and one of his greatest hits, “1999,” got us thinking: 1999 was actually a pretty good year for the U.S. economy. Is it too much to ask that we emulate what we got right back then?
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No Budget Debate on the House Floor, So Let’s Take It To The Streets
House Republicans have proven themselves incapable of bringing even their own budget to a floor vote. But there is still reason to get members of Congress to declare their support for the People’s Budget.
Fight for $15 Movement Confronts The Presidential Candidates
In New York, before the Democratic candidates get to their debate and the Republican candidates get to a major fundraiser, they have to get past the nationwide demonstrations of the Fight for $15 movement.
Bernie Sanders Is Right To Slam GE’s Immoral Tax Gamesmanship
It is stunning that supporters of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton would stand up for General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt in the face of GE’s record of tax avoidance.
Five (of Many) Ways This GOP Budget Would Do Real Harm
The House Republican budget closely mirrors what would face the country if a Republican wins the White House. In a video, Jasmine Tucker of the National Priorities Project discusses what the impact of the budget would be.
The Economic Justice We Should Be Voting For
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?
E.J. Dionne Explains “Why The Right Went Wrong” And Birthed Trumpism
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.
Why We Need The People’s Budget’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
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.
Newly Released People’s Budget Doubles Down On Progressive Policies
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.
The Black-White Jobs Gap Is Especially Wide In Red States
A look at state unemployment statistics raises a question: Why is it that states that are under total Republican control have generally not shown any significant progress in narrowing the racial unemployment gap?