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Progressive Breakfast by Bill Scher, OurFuture.org | February 10, 2012
On the menu this morning MORNING MESSAGE: Romney, Lead Your Party. Fight For Payroll Tax Cut. GOP Threatening Tax Cut Extension Mixed Reaction To Foreclosure Fraud Settlement WH Reportedly Will Adjust Contraception Rule House, Senate Diverge On Transportation Bill Breakfast Sides read more »Judge Puts Heart Into Prop. 8 Ruling by Bill Boyarsky, | February 9, 2012
In throwing out California’s notorious Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage, appellate Judge Stephen Reinhardt showed the heart of a romantic and humor in a ringing defense of the often-scorned institution of marriage. At the heart of his decision was the word “marriage.” Previous to voter approval of Proposition 8, the state Supreme Court had ruled the state constitution permitted same-sex couples to marry. The proposition took away that right. Reinhardt wrote: “Proposition 8 operates with no apparent purpose but to impose on gays and lesbians, through the public law, a majority’s private disapproval of them and their relationships by taking away from them the official designation of marriage with its societally recognized status.” read more »Progressive Breakfast by Bill Scher, OurFuture.org | February 9, 2012
On the menu this morning MORNING MESSAGE: At CPAC, Inequality Dare Not Speak Its Name Cranky Conservatives Convene At CPAC Foreclosure Fraud Settlement Expected Today GOP Moves Anti-Transit Transportation Bill War On Contraception Targets Workers Breakfast Sides read more »Progressive Breakfast by Bill Scher, OurFuture.org | February 8, 2012
On the menu this morning MORNING MESSAGE: CSI Missouri -- Foreclosure Fraud Indictments Settlement Status Murky Santorum Punctures Romney Inevitability GOP Refusing Simple Deal On Payroll Tax Cut Fed To Keep Rates Low Outsourcing Firm Scandal In Mexico Breakfast Sides read more »Progressive Breakfast by Bill Scher, OurFuture.org | February 7, 2012
On the menu this morning: MORNING MESSAGE: The GOP's Mutually Assured Destruction Romney Sputters Into Next Round On Contests Payroll Tax Cut Talks Stall Key States Still Won't Settle "Right To Work" Not Working Breakfast Sides read more »What's Left Out of Black History Month Celebrations by Sean Thomas-Breitfeld, The Nation | February 6, 2012
Last week marked the beginning of Black History Month. This year, we have 29 days during which we will celebrate the many contributions of African Americans to our nation’s history. This is a month when we make heroes of people who overcame real, systemic and often legal oppression. We lift up, in President Obama’s official proclamation, “a story of resilience and perseverance” to inspire and educate the public about a part of this nation’s history that wasn’t told a generation ago. But in all of the celebration of a selective highlight reel of history, too often we overlook the reality of our present and how far we have yet to go to realize a better future where we all have enough to thrive — not just survive. read more »The Progressive Vision America Needs by K. Sabeel Rahman, politics.salon.com | February 6, 2012
For too long progressives have been content to work within an economic discourse largely set by conservative principles, hostile to state action while idolizing free markets and corporate power. Indeed, the last time a sitting Democratic president launched a reelection campaign with his State of the Union address, it was Bill Clinton, who declared proudly that “the era of big government is over.” Sixteen years and one economic meltdown later, America is facing an election that is about more than candidate personalities, or even policy platforms; it is about the war of ideas, and at stake is nothing less than our collective political and economic future. Progressives can only win this long-term battle by finally articulating a deeper and more coherent vision of progressive political economy, one that sharply contrasts with conservative ideals. read more »Progressive Breakfast by Bill Scher, OurFuture.org | February 6, 2012
On the menu this morning MORNING MESSAGE: Plutocrats Play Political Ponies Deadline Today For Foreclosure Fraud Settlement Economy Still In Pain Romney Winning Now, Weakened For Later Breakfast Sides read more »Progressive Breakfast by Bill Scher, OurFuture.org | February 3, 2012
On the menu this morning MORNING MESSAGE: Don't Break Out The Bubbly Unemployment Rate Ticks Down Romney Economic Message Tied Up In Knots President Roots Fight Against Inequality In His Faith SEC Goes Easy On Banks Corporations Warm To Super PACs Breakfast Sides read more »Progressive Breakfast by Bill Scher, OurFuture.org | February 2, 2012
On the menu this morning MORNING MESSAGE: The Republican Myth Of Obama’s Entitlement Society Romney Doubles Down On Dismissing Poverty Obama Proposes, Boehner Rejects Refi Plan GOP Tries To Extend Fed Worker Pay Freeze Breakfast Sides read more »
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If GOP wins, Expect More Obstruction, The Washington Post | October 19, 2010
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That Sinking Feeling, The New York Times | October 19, 2010
Sen. Schumer: ‘Sour’ Electorate Reluctant to Give Democrats Credit for Efforts, thehill.com | August 13, 2010
Asked why the Democrats are still expected to lose seats in November after passing major bills like healthcare reform, credit card reform, a fair-pay act and Wall Street reform, Schumer said voters are frustrated and don’t feel the effects of the legislation. more »
'Enforcement First' Has Already Happened on Border with Mexico, The Washington Post | August 13, 2010
We were eight Mexican peasants, one smuggler and me -- desperately stretched out in dirt furrows in the night. The Border Patrol helicopter with its huge searchlight kept coming closer. It stopped, hovered and turned the other way.
"Madre," whispered Pablo, who at 17 was the youngest among us. more »
Senate Passes Border Security Bill, Los Angeles Times | August 13, 2010
In Senate, Two Democrats Get the Job Done, thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com | August 13, 2010
In a highly unusual session, the chamber of filibusters and anonymous holds temporarily came back from its summer recess on Thursday to send a border security measure to President Obama’s desk and to pass a resolution honoring former Senator Ted Stevens — with only two senators present, Charles E. Schumer of New York and Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland, both Democrats.
Hispanic Media Turn on President Obama, Politico | August 11, 2010
Univision’s Jorge Ramos, an anchor on the nation’s largest Spanish-language television network, says Obama broke his promise to produce an immigration reform bill within a year of taking office. And Latinos are tired of the speeches, disillusioned by the lack of White House leadership and distrustful of the president, Ramos told POLITICO.
