Author: Isaiah Jerome Lewis Poole
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Tell Obama and Congress to Stop the Squeeze on Greece
A petition launched today calls on President Obama and Congress to urge the European Central Bank to support the Greek banking system while negotiations continue toward \”a fair agreement\” for the Greek people.
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On Marriage Equality, Another Bend Toward Justice
If there ever were an impossible dream, marriage equality was it just a few short years ago. While this ruling does not put to rest the struggle for LGBT equality, it does teach us the value of a persistent pursuit of justice.
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Minnesota Loses the Race to the Bottom – And Wins
When CNBC released the results of its latest ratings of \”top states for business,\” the winner wasn\’t one of the states where conservatives have cut government spending, lowered taxes on the wealthy and weakened unions.
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Leaders Should Be Leading To Get The Transportation Investments We Need
It is indeed noteworthy that a bipartisan, six-year surface transportation bill is on its way to the full Senate. But the bill is being sent to the Senate with no guidance on how to pay for it.
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Senate Votes To Fast-Track Jobs Out, More Corporate Power In
\”This is a day of celebration in the corporate suites,\” said Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown after the vote – and a day to resolve to replace Wall Street-beholden members of Congress with true representatives of the people\’s interests.
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Not Colorblind, Just Plain Blind, To The Roots Of Racist Terror
The impetus has been to deny or evade the connection between the Charleston, S.C. church shooting and America\’s continuing legacy of racism and violence. And that isn\’t just occurring among those on the right.
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How Walmart Evades Taxes: 78 Subsidiaries in 15 Tax Havens
According to an Americans for Tax Fairness report, the company has at least $76 billion in profits in locations around the world where it has no stores. The only plausible reason is to avoid paying U.S. taxes.
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President Obama Should Make Rebuilding America His Legacy
Federal investment to rebuild America needs a champion. President Obama could give running room to the members of Congress and progressive activists with bold plans for the nation\’s infrastructure.
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The Fed Should Wait For Wages To Rise
Fed Chair Janet Yellen is expected on Wednesday to announce the latest verdict on if, and perhaps when, interest rates will begin to rise. The answer should be: when workers\’ wages rise.
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This Is Your Victory: Fast Track For A Bad Trade Deal Is Derailed
Few believed that the anti-fast-track coalition had much of a chance against the big moneyed interests lined up on the other side. We showed the power of people when they make their voice heard.