This past semester I finished writing a thesis that examined the state of American democracy. When I first started writing it last year I wanted to focus on money in politics but I quickly found that the issue most fundamentally disrupting our … [Read more...]
USUnited Promotes Participatory, Progressive Advocacy
Brainstormed in August 2016 as a response to the need for progressive grassroots activism, USUnited preaches non-donation, participatory activism. Formed as a reaction to big money and donation based politics, USUnited seeks to give grassroots … [Read more...]
We’re All In This Together: Why Student Debt Isn’t Just A Student Issue
As a student and a progressive I believe the following needs to be stated: In the eyes of a progressive, every issue needs to be a student issue, and every student issue, is an issue for everyone. The stereotypical issue that defines my generation is … [Read more...]
Obama’s Education Legacy
Many of you may have seen President Obama’s speech to Benjamin Banneker High School in Washington D.C. 2 days ago. If you missed it you can watch it here. In it President Obama describes not only what has been accomplished throughout his time in … [Read more...]
The Honey Bee Count
I have clover in my yard. Five years ago, I saw only one honey bee the entire summer. I'm not great about mowing as often as I should so there is usually plenty of clover in the spring. I have not seen a honey bee in my yard for the entire five … [Read more...]
Obama Wins!!!!
September 15, 2013 – Sunday Obama Wins I have just been amazed at some of the criticism that President Obama has received over his handling of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. I am even more amazed at the most perfect resolution to the Syrian … [Read more...]
The Question of Gay Marriage
February 23, 2013 Saturday During a campaign debate in last year’s election for Tennessee State Senate in District 16, my opponent asked me this question, “Do you support President Obama’s position on gay marriage?” This is the … [Read more...]
The Solution to the Problem
February 21, 2013 Thursday. Is it just me? Am I totally crazy? When I hear all the discussion about the coming sequester, I hear one side (Obama and Democrats) saying, “Let’s work this out.” I hear the other side saying, “It’s all Obama’s fault. … [Read more...]
Hallowed Ground
April 21, 2012 Last night the Marion County (TN) Democratic Party hosted a dinner meeting with guest speaker Lenda Hembree Sherrell of Organizing for America. Lenda gave an up close and personal view of her impressions of President Barack Obama … [Read more...]
Attacking Public Education
Attacking Public Education. There is a new “Super-Star” in public education; her name is Michelle Rhee. Ms. Rhee was recruited to become Chancellor of the Washington D.C. Public Schools, a position from which she has recently resigned. Ms. Rhee’s … [Read more...]