The foundational principles of modern liberalism - civil rights and greater economic equality - took further strides during Johnson's presidency than any since the New Deal. But ironically enough, as he assumed power and ran on his own for the… — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
When George W. Bush became president, Republicans authorized a series of massive tax cuts that ballooned the federal deficit and worsened income equality, and passed a prescription drug bill despite the fact that it carried a $400 billion price tag… — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
Between 2009 and 2012, 95% of the country's income gains went to the top 1% of earners. — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
The Democratic Party, the policies that the Clintons and Hillary believe in, I feel like a living example of someone who benefited. — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
So far Trump has done everything he could possibly do to pit Americans against each other, to sow division, to fuel distrust of American… — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
I concede that, in the first 18 months of his presidency, Obama has not accomplished all that he campaigned on. — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
Would Americans really feel better with insurance companies deciding whether they or their parents get the care they need? Probably not. — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
I think a core principle of the Democratic Party has to be a defense of equal rights for every American. At the same time,… — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
How exactly was Johnson able to pass the Great Society legislation and the Voting Rights Act? Of course, he was a savvy deal-maker. But… — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
I never worked in the private sector for very long, I worked on childcare, afterschool, health care for people, increasing the minimum wage, increasing… — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
Making smart investments in early childhood education could not only generate more than $7 of economic benefits over a child's lifetime for every dollar… — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
One really basic thing is to establish women's property and inheritance rights, so women can be their own agents within society. — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
We don't have great answers to what jobs will look like in 10, 20, 30 years. And I think it's right for people to… — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act dramatically expanded child care provisions and Head Start. — Neera Tanden Copy Share Image
