Progressive Briefing for Friday, September 28
Bar association calls for FBI probe into Kavanaugh, GOP governors call for delay in Kavanaugh vote, women react to Christine Blasey Ford's testimony, and more.
The decline and fall of the Roman… whoops!… American empire
What really matters in the U.S. of A.1
‘You lie’: Katie Porter wields ‘whiteboard of justice’ while grilling pharma CEO on price...
"The Big Pharma fairy tale is one of groundbreaking R&D that justifies astronomical prices. But the pharma reality is that you spend most of your company's money making money for yourself and your shareholders."
My extreme world
And (un)welcome to it...
Taxing the rich is key to challenging the far-right
There are many things that need to change in this world. But one thing is clear: anyone who claims to oppose the rise of the far right must, at the very least, support higher taxes on extreme wealth.
Why a new progressive era in America is likely—in about 20 years
All these trends point to a new progressive America.
Rep. Ilhan Omar applauded for grilling Elliott Abrams over role in US-backed genocide, massacres,...
"I fail to understand why members of this committee or the American people should find any testimony that you give today to be truthful."
Poof! It’s Forgotten
Five Ways the Newest Story in Iraq and Syria is... That There Is No New Story
Bernie Sanders is the most popular politician in the country
Now is the time to take the momentum for Sanders’ campaign to push for these visionary politics.
Why is the NY Times calling for Biden’s ouster?
The elite newspaper has a long history of undermining progressive causes. Its position on Biden’s viability as the Democratic nominee needs to be seen within this context.