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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. On the economy, 76...
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Dems Cave on the Border
While attention has been focused on the Democratic debate—in which most contenders are pushing progressive policies—congressional Democrats have moved in the opposite direction. They caved on an...
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America's Real Divide Isn't Left vs. Right. It's Democracy vs. Oligarchy.
John Rudoff/Sipa via AP Images Police patrol in front of Trump Tower in Washington, D.C. I keep hearing that the Democratic party has moved “left” and that some Democratic candidates may be “too far...
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How Corporate Welfare Hurts You
You often hear Trump and Republicans in Congress railing against so-called “welfare programs”—by which they mean programs that provide health care or safety nets to ordinary Americans. But you almost...
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The Real Reason for Impeachment
In today’s political climate, the question of whether or not to impeach the President of the United States is often thought of in political terms. But there is a much deeper concern at the heart of the...
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Where Your Tax Dollars Really Go
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress claim that America spends too much on things like food stamps, welfare, and foreign aid. But let’s look at how the government actually spends your federal tax...
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The Myth of the Rugged Individual
The American dream promises that anyone can make it if they work hard enough and play by the rules. Anyone can make it by pulling themselves up by their “bootstraps.” Baloney. The truth is: In America...
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The 5-Step CEO Pay Scam
Average CEO pay at big corporations topped $14.5 million in 2018. That’s after an increase of $5.2 million per CEO over the past decade, while the average worker’s pay has increased just $7,858 over...
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9 Ways to Stay Sane During the Primaries
Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph/Associated Press Students filled out voter registration forms at the University of Texas at Tyler prior to the 2018 elections. Once you’re registered to vote,...
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The 5 Biggest Corporate Lies About Unions
Paul Sancya/Associated Press Union members walk in the Labor Day parade in Detroit earlier this week. Wealthy corporations and their enablers have spread 5 big lies about unions in order to stop...
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