Thank goodness for the GOP
I'm so glad the Republicans on the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission have set me straight.
Prosperity Santa or austerity Grinch?
If you want Obama to pass the "Lincoln test" and choose Santa over the Grinch, better get busy.
Estate tax versus Woody Guthrie
Republicans demanded "liberalization" of the estate tax on inherited wealth as the second part of their payback to the rich ... what would Woody say?
Jobs summit 2.0
Because of corporate foot-dragging on jobs we think a White House summit with representatives of the nation's 26 million unemployed and underemployed workers is very much in order at this time.
Making a judgment on the tax deal
Looking beneath the furor: what progressives should keep in mind about the tax and unemployment insurance deal.
Party of the rich: it’s disgusting
Instead of GOP, Republicans deserve the nickname "ROP" - Rich Only Party, and here's why.
Jobless benefits vs. taxes: deal or no deal?
Having a showdown fight on taxes, when the workers have to take a big hit at the get-go, is an invitation to greater divisions.
Cruelty haunts the halls of Congress
"Cruelty" is defined as indifference to suffering, even positive pleasure in inflicting it.
Government wage freeze — a bad idea
Obama announced his proposal for a two year wage freeze for all non-military government workers. The proposal is a terrible idea. It's bad for the economy and feeds into racist, anti-worker stereotypes of the "lazy" public worker.
Two progressive deficit plans put workers, jobs first
It is possible to have job creation, reinvestment in America, improvement in retirement security and health care for all, while at the same time balancing the budget.
