7 Tough Questions Progressives Want Answered At The Democratic Presidential Debate

The Democratic debate is tonight, and media outlets are warning that it will be a giant ratings snoozefest -- because it will focus on substantive issues. If you can manage to stay awake through all the 'boring' policy talk, see if the candidates answer these 7 tough questions about progressive issues. Plus, Jennifer Lawrence reacts to her own pay gap in a brilliant essay that will ring true for women in any industry. Media Outlets Want You To Know The Democratic Debate Will Be Boring Because It Will Focus On Policy 7 Tough Questions Progressives Want Answered At The Democratic Presidential Debate The last two presidential debates have basically been exercises in outrage for progressives. Save for the moment Carly Fiorina smacked down Donald Trump’s sexism, the Republican events were the stuff of liberal nightmares — defenses of the Iraq War, expressions of admiration for Kim Davis, a botched discussion of climate change, and silence on racial injustice. ...(read more) Lindsey Graham Challenges Republicans: ‘Tell Me Why’ You Deny Climate Science Déjà Vu Again: Hot September Drives 2015 To Hottest Year On Record How Jennifer Lawrence Reacted To The News That She Made Less Money Than Her Male Co-Stars How did Jennifer Lawrence feel when she found out, through the Sony Hack last November, that she was paid less than her male American Hustle costars? As she writes Tuesday’s Lenny Letter, her reaction to the realization that “the lucky people with dicks” were raking in more cash than she was for the same movie was this: “I didn’t get mad at Sony. I got mad at myself. I failed as a negotiator because I gave up too early.” ...(read more) ThinkProgress | Center for American Progress Action Fund 1333 H ST NW | Washington, DC 20005 Contributions to Center for American Progress Action Fund are not tax deductible

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