Progressive Briefing for Thursday, July 26, 2018
Federal lawsuit against President Trump's business interests allowed to proceed, deadly wildfires rage around the world, Betsy Devos is hurting students again, and more.
The Drums of War Thunder Across America – And the World
The threat of war in the U.S. leaves American citizens in a state of frustration along with the rest of the world. Those who hold the power in the U.S. government, however, are far from war-weary.
The Not-So-Hidden Fracking Money Fueling the 2016 Elections
We need to separate oil and state if we’re going to have a chance of establishing a robust climate test that keeps fossil fuels in the ground and gets our government to stop funding fossils.
Why We’re All Becoming Independent Contractors
The most significant legal trend in the American workforce is “independent contractors,” which lessens companies' costs of having full-time employees. But is the trend contributing directly to low pay, irregular hours and job insecurity?
Democratic women outraise men among female donors – another record-breaking first
The 2018 election cycle largely shows increased participation by female donors to the benefit of Democratic candidates, both men and women.
From The Ashes Of Bernie Sanders’ Campaign Rises An Army Of Candidates
Meet the young progressives who have vowed to take Sanders' political revolution local.
ALEC Influence in Ohio Greases Skids for Anti-Protest Bill
The bill, the "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act," being pushed by ALEC around the country makes it a felony for protestors to trespass on energy company property, such as pipelines, refineries, and power plants.
Biden’s chance to revive US tradition of inserting ethics in foreign policy
Joe Biden has promised to set a different course, to “reclaim” America’s “position as the moral and economic leader of the world.”
TransCanada Will Sue Over Keystone XL Rejection
Whatever the outcome, the decision on the pipeline will remain the same.
Michigan’s primary reveals stark opposition: Over 100,000 voters stand ‘uncommitted
This unprecedented move highlights the growing frustration within key segments of his base, potentially jeopardizing his reelection prospects.