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Big business policies led to Democratic Leadership Council decline
February 9, 2011The Democratic Leadership Council is out of money and shutting down its operations, and the people's movements aren't shedding many tears.
Read moreSimple solutions for deficits and debt
February 9, 2011A few weeks ago Citigroup’s Robert Rubin wrote a column advising readers and policymakers on how to surmount the current economic and financial crisis. Beware of such counsel!
Read moreGE, capitalist icon, teams up with Obama – why?
February 8, 2011The addition of General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt to the third top Obama administration position on economic policy tells an important tale.
Read moreYour mailman contemplates Obamacare
February 3, 2011As this national debate plays out, I hope we all take some time to stop and really consider what kind of nation we want to leave our children.
Read moreRight-wing “blizzard narrative” is anti-worker snow job
February 2, 2011As a massive winter storm pounds much of the country, the tea party/Republicans are pushing a disastrous narrative: strangle vital public services, like snowplowing, then blame public workers and their unions.
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