Why Larry Summers Won’t Lead the Fed

Allie Jones writes for The Atlantice: “After an unusually divisive few months leading up to President Obama’s Fed chair nomination, Larry Summers decided he didn’t want to be considered for the job anymore. Summers was considered to be Obama’s top pick f…

Arizona to deny driver’s licenses to all deferred deportees

Cindy Carcamo write for the Los Angeles Times: “Arizona’s policy will harm abused women and children, said Terry O’Neill, president of the National Organization for Women. Abuse victims can qualify for deferred deportation under a separate program, which…

Elizabeth Warren Was Mostly Absent In The Left’s Fight Against Larry Summers

Kate Nocera writes for Buzzfeed: “NOW President Terry O’Neill said that even Warren’s quiet engagement on Summers — like signing the letter supporting Yellen — made a big impact. O’Neill said she was thrilled with Warren’s work on the issue.”

With Summers Out, Will Obama Turn To Yellen For Fed Post?

Avie Schneider writes for WNYC: “As Zarroli reports, Summers has long been unpopular with women’s groups because of comments he made as Harvard president about women’s aptitude for science. But Terry O’Neill, president of the National Organization for Wo…

Janet Yellen Now Fed Chair Front-Runner, Sources Tell The Wall Street Journal

Ashley Alman writes for The Huffington Post: “A coalition of progressive groups and big donors pressed Senate Banking Committee members to oppose a Summers nomination before the former secretary withdrew. Among the groups were UltraViolet and the Nationa…