How To Halve the Deficit In One Easy Step
Yes, it is that simple, explains WaPo blogger Ezra Klein. No one has to do a thing—the Bush Tax Cuts are already scheduled to expire in 2012.
Tag: Economic Justice
What 52 Years Of Tax Cuts For The Wealthy Looks Like
Why has the federal tax burden on the nation’s 400 highest annual income decreased by two-thirds, while the median American family’s is on the rise?
Something 81% Of Americans Agree On
Stopping the war on the middle class, that’s what.
100th Anniversary Of A Horrible Thing That We’re Still Fighting Against Today
One hundred years ago today, on March 25, 1911, 146 people—125 of them young women ages 13-23—died in the now-infamous fire at Triangle Shirtwaist factory in New York City. This video is about the brave women who died that day, and it actually made me cry. It took a couple of tries, but I made it through—and I’m so glad I did.
Maddow: ‘Republican Politics Are So Old-School, It’s Like A Time Machine’
Rachel Maddow contrasts the backwardness of Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder’s recent union-busting, corporate tax-giving bill and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s anti-union bill with something completely unexpected and extraordinary.
What Happened To The Good Ol’ American Pie (Chart)?
Remember when everyone was served an equal portion of the pie? Not anymore.
The Most Aggressive Defense Of Teachers You’ll Hear This Year
The guy who asked teacher Taylor Mali, “What do you make?” at a dinner party certainly never thought he’d get this answer.
Take It From Reagan: No Freedom Without Unions!
One of the best explanations of why unions and democracy are intertwined comes from none other than Ronald Reagan (circa 1980).
Biggest Ever Tea Party Rally Smaller Than Madison Turnout
On Saturday, March 12, police estimated that approximately 100,000 turned out in Madison to protest Gov. Scott Walker’s attack on unions. The Madison rally was bigger than the Tea Party’s biggest protest ever on September 12, 2009, which was estimated at 60,000-70,000.
Wisconsin Students Organize Nationwide School Walkout
Wisconsin students have organized a nationwide walkout on Friday, March 11 at 2PM to stand up for their teachers, whose rights are under attack.