Glenn Beck is a charismatic cult-like leader that is more dangerous to America than many likely believe. But his brand of misinformation comes in a credible package. Americans better wakeup before metastases sets in. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for more insightful commentary and to support progressive messages. Together, we can populate the […]

  Reid: Democrats will use 50-vote tactic to finish healthcare within 60 days By Michael O’Brien – 02/20/10 01:44 PM ET Democrats will finish their health reform efforts within the next two months by using a majority-vote maneuver in the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said. Reid said that congressional Democrats would likely opt […]

  Reid Will Push For Public Option Through Reconciliation First Posted: 02-19-10 04:22 PM   |   Updated: 02-19-10 04:28 PM Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced on Friday afternoon that he would work with other Democrats and the White House to pass a public option through reconciliation if that’s the legislative path the party chooses. […]

On Monday, four bold senators — led by Colorado’s Mike Bennet — wrote a letter calling on Majority Leader Harry Reid to pass the public health insurance option through "reconciliation," which only needs a simple majority in the Senate. Since then, 18 senators have signed the letter, with more joining each day. The momentum is […]

Just over a year ago, thanks in part to your organizing, President Obama was able to sign the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law. The Recovery Act wasn’t a silver bullet, but it’s very good policy. It cut taxes for 95% of working families to give them a leg up as they fight to […]

We do not know much about this incident beyond the suicide note from Joseph Andrew Stack. But the note is telling in that it echoes a lot of what are real concerns in the country. One can only hope that those in power realize the silent real suffering of millions of Americans. Our societal problem […]

Joseph Andrew Scott, a software engineer in Austin, TX seemed to have crashed into the Echelon Building I in Austin, TX. It does not seem to be terrorist related. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and join the conversation for more insightful commentary and to support progressive messages. Together, we can populate the internet with progressive messages that […]

  The incomes of the top 400 American households soared to a new record high in dollars and as a share of all income in 2007, while the income tax rates they paid fell to a record low, newly disclosed tax data show. In 2007 the top 400 taxpayers had an average income of $344.8 […]

  Wondering what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — President Obama’s stimulus bill — has accomplished? Look at this: One year ago tomorrow, after tens of thousands of you shared stories and called your representatives, the President signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. And while this anniversary isn’t a cause for celebration, there […]