For progressives looking for a counterpoint to the hypocritical, anti-government mantra of the right, here’s a great source: Government is Good, a website offering
Senator McCaskill: Please Lead!
In a recent posting in ShowMeProgress, a blogger going by the name of Willy K, residing in southwest Missouri reports on an exchange of
Sen. Ted Kaufman demands real financial reform
Finally, a Democratic senator stood up and outlined the necessary financial reform that the Obama administration has yet to initiate. For over a year,
Democrats can also learn civility from Coffee Party
While the political philosophy of the Coffee Party is evolving on a day-by day basis, a constant principle seems to be a commitment towards a civil political dialogue. This in itself separates the party from Tea Baggers.
All aboard for healthcare reform
President Obama has sounded the train whistle signaling that health care reform is his fast-moving vehicle. A new, revised bill will be attached to the
Middle class poverty and the job-scarce American economy
Peter S. Goodman’s recent article in the New York Times, “The New Poor: Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs,” paints a bleak picture
New bill offers “Medicare for more”
We won’t get “Medicare for everyone” in the current healthcare bill, and Rep. Dennis Kucinich may vote “no” because of that. And we may
A progressive supporting the Tea Baggers
An honest Tea Bagger would ask of a government employee to spend his or her time focused on his or her job. Barack Obama has a day job; it’s called being president of the United States. Claire McCaskill has a day job; it’s called being a U.S. Senator.
Workout TV. What’s on yours?
Who controls what you view on TV as you stair-climb, ellipiticize, pump, lift and stretch? In many gyms, the TV is permanently set on
Campaign ethics 101
If you’re not sure how to be ethical in a Missouri election campaign, you can find out by watching a new, on-line tutorial posted