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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 16248 )
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A Few More Steps Toward Equality
(The image above is from the website Solid Rarity: realities of living the revolution.) The United States Constitution guarantees all citizens equal treatment... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A Simple Concept
This is a simple concept, and I can't understand why it won't sink into the brains of right-wingers. If the masses of workers are doing well and earning a good... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
NYC Races Still Changing
There's just a little more than a week to go before the Democratic primary in New York City, and the races for mayor and for comptroller are still changing,... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Green Party Opposes Attack On Syria
As regular readers of this blog will know, I oppose the United States attacking Syria with our military. It just doesn't make sense. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Booker & Christie Have Huge Leads In N.J.
If the new Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll is correct (and I think it probably is), then both the senate and governor's races in New Jersey are not very... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
GOP Jobs Program
I have often said on this blog that the GOP doesn't want to do the necessary things to create jobs in the United States -- and that is true. But that doesn't... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Americans Oppose Defunding Obamacare
The ultra-right-wing Republicans in the House and Senate think they have a winning issue in their opposition to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Obama's Speech On 50th Anniversary Of The March On Washington
Here is part of the president's speech marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington (when Dr. King gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech). You can... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Waiting For Obamacare
(Image above is from the blog cosmos enigmatic mirage.) While the Republicans in Congress frantically try to repeal (or defund) Obamacare, many people tend to... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Massive Gun Owner Database
One of the arguments against any new gun regulations that has been made is that it would be the first step toward the government compiling a database of all... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Boehner Tries To Sidetrack The "Defunders"
(The above caricature of Speaker Boehner is by DonkeyHotey.) As you probably know, there is a small war going on among members of the congressional GOP. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Fluidity Of Obama's Approval Ratings
Much has been made recently of the president's approval ratings, which have recently fallen. I thought this recent article by the Gallup Poll was interesting. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
U.S. Attack On Syria Is Imminent Now
With each passing day, a United States military attack on Syria becomes more probable. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says the military is ready to go when... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Subsidizing Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart would like for Americans to think they have to pay their employees poverty wages, or they wouldn't be able to keep their prices low. That's just not... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A "Great" Improvement In Racial Equality ?
It has been 50 years since the March on Washington, whereDr. King delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. The folks at the Gallup Poll decided to survey... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Powell Urges Caution In Attacking Syria
With each passing day, the United States government creeps closer to taking military action against the Syrian government -- especially since that government ha... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
KBR Will Go To Trial For Human Trafficking
The image to the left, and this story in general, are due to the efforts of fellow blogger Ms. Sparky (who is one of the best internet sources on the malfeasanc... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Different Priorities
Progressives and conservatives really do have different priorities. Progressives think government should serve the people, while conservatives think it should... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Americans Oppose Winter Olympics Boycott
Americans say 'no' to boycott despite opposing anti-gay law Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPORTS -
Impeach Obama? On What Grounds?
(The caricature of President Obama to the left is by DonkeyHotey.) The right-wing in this country has long hated President Obama. But they have been unable to... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY
