NY AG Eric Schneiderman speaks on the effect of big money special interests on the economy at a fundraiser for American Family Voices on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.
Elizabeth Warren Is Madder Than Hell
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks at a fundraiser for American Family Voices in New York City on Thurs., Jan. 23, 2014.
The Worst Shape Our Democracy Has Been In Is Now
American Democracy has survived a lot of challenges over the years but its greatest challenge may be the one we’re facing now– the corrupting influence of money in politics.
Koch Empire Retools, Rearms and Renames
If the Koch brothers’ political operation seemed ambitious in 2010 or 2012, wait for what’s in store for 2014 and beyond.
Here’s The Real Reason Conservatives Love Tax Breaks
U.S. lawmakers return this week from their holiday recess to perform what has become an annual ritual: pretending to decide whether to extend dozens of temporary tax breaks.
This Chart Will Piss You Off
This chart, drawn from a report by the Sentier Research Group, shows that for a large number of American households, there has been no economic recovery.
This Is How Politics Works
CLICK HERE to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQQA7PvLX8k “Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell recently delivered a direct pitch to one of America’s top defense contractors: Get off the sidelines and start backing Republicans who will protect military spending. Mr. McConnell’s message, according to people who attended a Nov. 6 fundraiser with officials from BAE Systems Inc., was that if Republican lawmakers lose primary …