GOP marks international labor day by pushing death of mandatory overtime
Meanwhile Democratic lawmakers participated in demonstrations on Monday–to protest President Trump’s policies toward immigrant workers.
DC sues Trump administration over attempted takeover of city police
District leaders warn of unprecedented assault on home rule as lawsuit seeks to block federal seizure of MPD.
Inside China-focused Congressional hearings, panic, paranoia, and hypocrisy reign
China is not a threat because it’s threatening our security—China is a threat because it’s successful.
‘Red line for a humane society’: 360+ DNC delegates vow to oppose democratic platform...
“Democrats who understand the profound need for Medicare for All don’t want a pat on the head. We want a genuine political commitment to healthcare as a human right.”
Bernie Sanders explains why most media coverage of reconciliation fight is corporate con job
"When we talk about big money controlling this country, it's not only the direct political process but it's how we even learn about what's going on in this country."
Trump vetoes War Powers resolution that would end U.S. support for Saudi-led war in...
After both chambers of Congress voted in favor of the War Powers resolution, which would end United States' support of the Saudi-led...
To stop the next financial crisis, we need public ownership of banks – now
Public ownership of banks is not as crazy as it may sound. It has been the default political response to financial crises around the world for decades.
Rahm Emanuel is in the running for a top ambassador post. The prospect is...
Days after Biden’s election, AOC told the New York Times that Emanuel’s inclusion in the Biden administration “would signal, I think, a hostile approach to the grassroots and the progressive wing of the party.”
Greg Gianforte agrees to plead guilty for body-slamming reporter
Despite the fact that Gianforte assaulted a reporter, the congressional candidate defeated his Democratic opponent by more than 20,000 votes.
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, August 14, 2018
DNC will take fossil fuel money after all, Income inequality in America vs. Europe, and more.