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fromFast Company
5 days ago

Trump will talk housing affordability while surrounded by billionaires at World Economic Forum

President Donald Trump plans to use a key address Wednesday to try to convince Americans he can make housing more affordable, but he's picked a strange backdrop for the speech: a Swiss mountain town where ski chalets for vacations cost a cool $4.4 million.On the anniversary of his inauguration, Trump is flying to the World Economic Forum in Davos - an annual gathering of the global elite - where he may see many of the billionaires he has surrounded himself with during his first year back in the White House.
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

After Warren's speech assailing Trump, he called her. Here's what they discussed.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and President Donald Trump both support capping credit card interest rates and pursuing housing affordability, prompting a direct call to discuss legislation.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

The Democratic Party is 'doomed to fail' if it does this, Warren says in high-profile speech

Economic populism, not dependence on wealthy donors, is the path for Democrats to win future elections by prioritizing working people over corporate interests.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Leftist and centrist Democrats won on Tuesday. So what's the party's lesson? | Dustin Guastella

A commonsense, economy-focused populism that avoids extreme progressive stances on crime and social justice broadens Democratic appeal across ideological wings.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

Congressman Ro Khanna Has a Lot More to Talk About Than Epstein

First, it's about standing with survivors. I've met personally some of the women who were raped and abused at the age of 13 or 14. They have been silenced and discarded by our country for over a decade, and anyone who hears their stories is determined to fight for accountability. And it's beyond Epstein-we have a culture of abuse of girls and women, and we need to grapple with that.
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fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Jesse Jackson Transformed American Politics

Jesse Jackson transformed American politics by mobilizing Black voters, reshaping Democratic rules, promoting economic populism, and expanding inclusive political coalitions.
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fromBon Appetit
3 months ago

How Graham Platner Went From Working-Class Oysterman to Maine's Zohran Mamdani

Graham Platner, an oysterman and veteran, runs a grassroots Senate campaign centered on economic populism, taxing billionaires, and universal healthcare.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Democrats Must Address the Real Reason They Want a Shutdown

Democrats are divided about whether to emphasize Trump's authoritarianism or focus on economic concerns while they seek unity to oppose a looming federal government shutdown.
US politics
fromThe Nation
5 months ago

As Progressive Elected Officials, We Choose Both Economic Populism and Abundance

Abundance and economic populism can work together to improve public resource availability and serve communities equitably.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
7 months ago

The Democratic Party Establishment Should Follow Zohran Mamdani's Example

Zohran Mamdani's campaign represents a renewed movement within the Democratic Party, prioritizing economic populism and progressive reforms.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Democrats need to embrace economic populism to win back young voters, says advocacy group leader

Young voters seek Democrats to embrace economic populism and authentic candidates who prioritize daily cost-of-living issues.
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