News from Economic Policy Institute (EPI) Many financial institutions use forced arbitration clauses in their contracts to block consumers with disputes from banding together in court, instead requiring each consumer to argue their case separately in private arbitration proceedings. Recently, members of
During his campaign for the presidency, this is where Donald Trump claimed he stood regarding LGBTQ “rights and beliefs.” It appears he’s “lied” to the public yet again. Without warning or explanation, President Trump announced on Twitter Wednesday morning that he is
In rare joint letter, insurers say the Cruz amendment to the Senate Healthcare bill is “unworkable in any form” and will lead to “widespread terminations of coverage.”
Disability Fund Improves by Five Years The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance
There always another $27 billion or lying around, it seems, when Lockheed Martin needs more money for expensive weapons system — by Jon Queally, staff writer The nation’s most expensive weapons program isn’t done showing U.S. taxpayers how much it will ultimately
— Richard Trumka — President, AFL-CIO We are—and always will be—stronger together. You’ve proved that again by standing united in opposition to the GOP health care bill. More than 400,000 working people like you signed petitions aimed at Congress. More than 26,000
— by Julia Conley, staff writer at CommonDreams Arkansas legislators have drawn harsh criticism from women’s rights groups after passing four new laws that would severely restrict abortion access. (Photo: Steve Rhodes/Flickr/cc) A hearing is scheduled for Thursday in the American Civil Liberties Union’s
“Donald Trump has pressed ‘fast-forward’ on the decline of the United States.” – Chris Uhlmann This is the most brutal and succinct analysis of Donald Trump, the man and the scripted, fake President*. Take 2 minutes and watch this. Then, pick your
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led 28 U.S. senators in a letter to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, urging him to reinstate resources that protect LGBTQ people from housing discrimination. These resources, designed to help housing providers comply
— by Stephen Wolf and edited by David Nir. Daily Kos Elections Voting Rights Roundup email In May, Donald Trump created a “Voting Integrity Commission” that we knew was purely a pretext to promote voter suppression nationwide. Now this panel has launched its
