It’s present in the rhetoric of virtually all politicians. “We need to have a work ethic; it’s not American to be lazy.” Like so
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Workers feel the heat from employers after Citizens United ruling
Former President Jimmy Carter recently called it “one of the stupidest rulings ever consummated or perpetrated on the American people.” President Obama was equally
Republicans need Democrats in their debates
You may recall that in one of the earlier Republican debates, all candidates were asked if they could support a debt reduction plan that
Canvassing for a real progressive, not letting back-room politics get in the way
It’s political canvassing time in Missouri’s 83rd State Representative District, and I’m out on the not-very-mean streets of an affluent, inner-ring suburb in St.
Three encouraging signs of progressive momentum: local, state, national
In recent days, there have been national and local indications that individual office-holders and candidates are truly advancing a progressive agenda. This is most
Election 2012: Koch Brothers vs. Wall Street?
The upcoming election may appear to be between a Republican and a Democrat but it could end up being a battle between two massive
Presidential primary chaos: Here we go again
Question: When will the first 2012 presidential primary or caucus take place? Answer: Nobody knows. Nearly four years after the presidential primary chaos of
A campaign finance choice for Obama: People or Wall St.?
How would you like to supplant Goldman Sachs as a major contributor to Barack Obama? How would you like to help America better see
Term limits with a twist: Attrition of unneeded elected offices
Can you name the starting lineup of your favorite sports team? Most people can’t. Studies indicate that most people can remember 7 things plus
Iowa caucuses: A reform opportunity for Obama
The first contest for delegates to our national political conventions is the Iowa caucus. In 2012, it will be on Monday, February 6. Iowa