Progressive Briefing for Monday, July 2, 2018
Protestors march against Trump's immigration policies, San Francisco becomes first major city to have $15 minimum wage, and more.
Trump isn’t just incompetent and his agenda isn’t just bad. It’s evil.
After a year that's brought us closer to nuclear war, ethnic cleansing, and climate catastrophe, it's time to consider that the Trump-GOP agenda may be genuinely evil.
Will the Paris Agreement be Trumped?
Whether or not the world confronts climate change could boil down to how Americans vote.
Leaked draft opinion shows Supreme Court set to strike down Roe v. Wade
"While abortion is still legal, tonight's report makes clear that our deepest fears are coming true. We have reached a crisis moment for abortion access. We don't have a moment to spare—we must act now."
The public’s viewpoint: Regulations are protections
When you hear Regulations are Protections for the Public, think of the details and the consequences. Go beyond the words. Act positively.
Truth: The first casuality in trade debates
There is a lot of money at stake in getting Congress to approve the deal and they have no intention of letting the truth get in the way.
New Mexico House Votes to Reinstate the Death Penalty
This Republican-sponsored House Bill would authoriz the death penalty in cases involving the murder of a child or law enforcement officer.
Who’s a progressive?
We need politicians who will think outside the box. The need for new ideas is out there. It's just a matter of choosing the ones that'll work.
Wednesday night massacre at CDC: Resignations, walkout, and a showdown over vaccine policy
After the removal of Director Susan Monarez, top CDC officials resign and staff walk out as RFK Jr.’s HHS faces bipartisan alarm.
Bernie’s pivot for Biden isn’t pleasant. But Trump must be defeated.
Bernie Sanders is saying that progressives have a profound responsibility to fight against -- and oust -- the extreme right-wing forces that have gained control.