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Propelled to Victory by Dem Leaders, Cuellar Says $7.25 Too Much for Millions of Workers

"If corporate interests were actually serious about workplace flexibility, you'd see them supporting the rights of their employees to have a say in what goes on in the workplace."

Julia Conley ·


Noam Chomsky: We Can Free Ourselves from State Capitalism

Even without fundamental changes in prevailing state capitalism, the kind of New Deal-style regulation that was dismantled by the neoliberal assault can be reinstated, and strengthened.

David Goeßmann ·


'We'll Believe It When We See It Pass,' Skeptics Say of Schumer-Manchin Deal

One progressive critic of the proposal charged that "it proves we need to elect more climate champions so that we can pass the policies actually needed to confront the crisis we all face."

Jessica Corbett ·


'Beyond Unacceptable': Progressives Rip Senate Republicans for Blocking Birth Control Bill

"Today, Republicans showed the American people where they stand: No abortions, and no birth control to prevent the need for one," said Sen. Ed Markey.

Brett Wilkins ·


Progressives Slam Senate Passage of $76 Billion 'Corporate Giveaway'

"Rather than give aid to needy American families," said one progressive group, "the Senate decided to rise to the occasion to cut taxes for already-profitable technology companies like Intel."

Jake Johnson ·


'Critical' Online Privacy Protections for Children Advance to Senate Floor Vote

"For far too long, Big Tech has been allowed to regulate itself at great expense to the health and well-being of young Americans," said the head of the advocacy group Fairplay.

Jessica Corbett ·


Progressive Champion Mandela Barnes Emerges as Dem to Take on Ron Johnson in Wisconsin

The lieutenant governor said he plans to campaign with his former primary rival to "unite Wisconsinites from every corner of the state to defeat Ron Johnson."

Julia Conley ·


Sanders Warns That 'Like Trump, Bolsonaro Is Attempting to Undermine Democracy in Brazil'

"The enemies of democracy are working together across borders," said the Vermont senator, "and supporters of democracy must do the same."

Jake Johnson ·


House Hearing Exposes Gun Industry's Profiting 'Off the Blood of Innocent Americans'

"These companies are selling the weapon of choice for mass murderers who terrorize young children at school, hunt down worshippers at churches and synagogues, and slaughter families on the Fourth of July."

Brett Wilkins ·


CPAC Welcoming Orbán at Dallas Summit Days After 'Pure Nazi' Speech

"Orbán didn't speak into being a new project, he articulated one that's already unfolding," said one critic.

Julia Conley ·

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