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Colin Kaepernick’s protest for….workplace democracy?

December 13, 2017 By Tim Libretti

While Colin Kaepernick has effectively been locked out of the National Football League, his kneeling protests continue to inspire controversy and comment.

Illinois’ Luis Gutierrez moves on from Congress, but not from struggle

December 4, 2017 By John Bachtell

Gutierrez promised to continue organizing to defeat Trump and the GOP congressional majority.

To win in Alabama, Doug Jones must create a new coalition

December 4, 2017 By Rev. Jesse Jackson

There is a new Alabama that has grown beyond old racial divides.

Senate Republicans pass tax cut for rich

December 1, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

“These cuts go to corporate stockholders. They don't go to raise wages. They go to executive compensation. They don't go to create jobs. They go to stock buybacks."

Battle over consumer protection agency hits the streets and the courts

November 29, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

The big banks have spent tens of millions in lobbying, and tried virtually everything, to eliminate the CFPB. The GOP has willingly obeyed their orders.