Pressed on Corporate PAC Funding, Richie Neal Cites His Generosity to Black and Brown Candidates
Rep. Richard Neal and Alex Morse faced off in a debate Monday night for a congressional seat in western Massachusetts.
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Ohio State Board of Education Member Defends White Supremacy
As the board fought over implicit bias training, member Diana Fessler admitted what she fears will be lost.
Dark-Money Group Linked to Anti-Iran, Pro-Israel Network Targets Turkey but Has No Turks
The Turkish Democracy Project shares leadership and personnel with the most well-funded foreign policy pressure network in Washington.
In New Ad, Anti-Monopoly Group Hits Rep. Richie Neal Over Blackstone Ties, Corporate Tax Cuts
It’s the second ad from Fight Corporate Monopolies, a progressive group, to criticize Neal, who chairs the Ways and Means Committee, over corporate ties.
How Your 401(k) Is Helping Destroy the Amazon Rainforest
The growing financialization of Brazilian agribusiness is enabling foreign investment in the industry most responsible for deforestation.
Matt Bruenig on Joe Biden's American Families Plan
The assault on the Reagan-Clinton consensus continues as a longtime austerian declares the era of trickle-down economics over.
Massachusetts Hopeful Alex Morse Couldn’t Overcome Homophobic Smear
An ad attacking Morse’s sex life, funded by supporters of corporate Democrat Rep. Richie Neal, ran through the Democratic primary.
A Progressive Vision for the Economy
Economist Dean Baker discusses how to make the world a better place.
Alex Morse Has a Second Opponent: Local Media
Western Massachusetts media were quick to cover allegations against Alex Morse, but dropped the story once it got more interesting.
Medicare for All Just Got a Massive Boost
With a major new co-sponsor, the House’s single-payer bill seems to have found new life.