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Paul Ryan: When a Republican does not look like a demon to progressives

May 11, 2016 Arthur Lieber 2016 Election, Politics, Poverty, Republican Brain, Republicans One comment

Wouldn’t it be nice if all of our political stereotypes were affirmed with every individual? You know, for progressives it would be easy if

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If you won’t talk about guns, you’re not a progressive

May 9, 2012 Arthur Lieber Congress, Courts, Crime/Violence, Environment, Health care, Obama Leave a comment

Progressives are often considered professorial, which in many circles is tantamount to being called wordy. Contrary to that questionable conventional wisdom is a definition

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How Republicans mythologize their history

February 14, 2012 Arthur Lieber History, Politics, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

In a refreshing and somewhat unusual statement following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Missouri Congressman Lacy Clay said, “Tonight’s speech demonstrated President

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Michael Moore: Remembering the day the middle class died

August 16, 2011 Madonna Gauding Economy, Labor and unions One comment

Michael Moore says he’s often asked by younger people, “When did America’s downward slide begin?”  And he is able to give them an exact

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Celebrate, but think about what’s really happening to US democracy

July 4, 2011 Madonna Gauding Government, Politics, Voting/Elections One comment

Famed progressive author, teacher and activist Howard Zinn died suddenly on January 27, 2010. To celebrate Zinn’s life and legacy, Boston University initiatied a

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The courage to raise taxes

April 18, 2011 Arthur Lieber Economy, Good government, History, Obama, Politics Leave a comment

Walter Mondale. Are you excited yet? Many Americans will not recognize his name. He served as Jimmy Carter’s Vice-President from 1977-1981 and was the

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  • War, huh (good God y’all) What is it good for? Absolutely nothing
  • Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Should’ve Been a Celebration
  • How Loose Lips from Obama Hurt America and the World

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