Alex Lawson's picture

Billionaires for Wealthcare thank Bachmann mob for their support

Yesterday the 912ers were whipped up into an undifferentiated rage against most everything that is not Michele Bachmann or Fox news. The protest was brought to DC on an astroturf wave of Billionaire Koch dollars.


Jacob S. Hacker's picture

The House Public Plan: Yes, It's Worth It

with Diane Archer


Eric Lotke's picture

New Unemployment, Old Solutions

Today’s unemployment data contain gloomy news. Gloomy, but expected. The interpretation of the data is even worse.



Bill Scher's picture

Progressive Breakfast: Hunt For Jobs As Unemployment Breaks 10%

The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day.

BREAKING NEWS: Unemployment Breaks 10%, Though Pace of Job Loss Continues To Slow.


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Getting Serious With China -- New Pipe Tariff

The Obama administration is taking steps to begin rebalancing trade with China -- and creating JOBS. In this case it looks like China has been "dumping" steel pipes --selling at prices that are below market -- to capture business away from American companies, causing them to close factories and lay off workers.



Eric Lotke's picture

Green Shoots. For Whom?

Today’s “Productivity and Costs” data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics contain what looks like good news. But keep the cork in the bottles. read more »



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Progressive Breakfast: Boxer Blows Past GOP Boycott

The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day.

Boxer Blows Past Boycott, As Tripartisan Trio Works With WH



Bill Scher's picture

Election Message: The Progressive Base Needs a Jolt

What do last night's election results tell us about the electorate? Some numbers from New Jersey, Virginia and Maine.


Bill Scher's picture

Progressive Breakfast: Climate Bill Boost Despite GOP Antics

The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day

Kerry-Graham Climate Talks Advance Despite GOP Cmte Boycott


Dave Johnson's picture

Wall Street's War Against the Real Economy & We, the People

At a meeting with bloggers before last week's Building The New Economy conference, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka talked about how we have developed two economies, one real and one financial.