The idea that the appalling income distribution is the result of the new, global, high-tech economy is convenient nonsense. It’s politics, stupid.
Robert Kuttner
Posted inEconomic Policy
Trump and Trade: A Plus for American Workers?
As Trump postures tougher on trade, we need to keep focused on the net impact of all of his policies on workers.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Audacity of Hope
Trump’s win was both a perfect storm and the culmination of long term trends. Can American fascism be stopped?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Republican Sanity Caucus Awakens
Could a handful of moderate Republicans help us avert disaster?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Cecile Richards or Tom Perez for DNC Chair
Two outside-the-box suggestions to take the party in a more progressive direction.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Democrats’ Circular Firing Squad
A perfect storm of dirty tricks and bad campaign strategy doomed Hillary’s chances. But the more important question is what progressives should do now.
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No Common Ground with Trump
Some Democrats hope to work with the president-elect on issues like trade and infrastructure. This is almost delusional.Â
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The Vulnerability of Trump’s Fake Populism
The key question isn’t whether the Donald’s base recognizes contradictions in his message—but when.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Nine Concerns for November 9
Even if Trump loses, the threat of constitutional crisis doesn’t go away.
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Will Anthony Weiner Elect Donald Trump?
The latest Clinton email controversy threatens to upend an already disappointing campaign.
