Over the next two years, Democrats have the unfettered ability to be an albatross around the neck of the GOP — and to make sure that what little they manage to get done due to their paper-thin majorities becomes the reason for their undoing.
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Resistance Not Enough: Progressive Groups Push Democrats to Back #PeoplesPlatform
On Tuesday, dozens of organizations – including Our Revolution, National Nurses United, and Fight for 15 – announced the launch of a new initiative to push Democratic lawmakers toward a bold, progressive agenda.
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Trump's Tax Proposal Would Push U.S. Below Greece on Inequality Index
According to the Commitment to Reducing Inequality index, if Trump's tax reform effort is successful, the U.S.'s specific rating on tax policies would plummet 33 places from 26th to 59th – just below Peru, Chile and Sri Lanka.
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Ranchers Fight Keystone XL Pipeline by Building Solar Panels in Its Path
It's one of several creative protests against pipeline companies trying to use eminent domain to take private land. A Nebraska hearing is planned for August.
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Anger Grows In U.K. After Conservatives Vote to Keep 1% Pay Rise Salary Cap
The timing of the government’s refusal to increase wages for public sector professionals couldn’t be more damaging, so nurses and others are launching a "summer of protests" to get politicians' attention.
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Trump Has Secretive Teams to Roll Back Regulations, Led by Hires With Deep Industry Ties
We’ve found many appointees with potential conflicts of interest, including two who might personally profit if particular regulations are undone.
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Our Nation’s Growing Water Crisis: What You Need to Know
Many of our nation's water infrastructures are over 100 years old – and to replace them would cost over $1 trillion.
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Seattle Makes History – Passes ‘Tax the Rich’ Income Tax
Last week, Seattle passed a “tax the rich” income tax by a vote of 9-0.
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Climate Resistance: More Than 350 Groups Oppose Dirty Senate Energy Bill
Letter to Sen. Schumer demands Democratic opposition to fossil fuel industry-backed bill.
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Financial Industry Split on Speculation Tax
As EU negotiators struggle to reach the finish line on a financial transaction tax agreement, 52 industry professionals issue a joint statement in support.
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ICE Officers Told to Take Action Against All Undocumented Immigrants Encountered While on Duty
The head of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit in charge of deportations has directed his officers to take action against all undocumented immigrants they may cross paths with, regardless of criminal histories.
