Every Progressive movement in my lifetime has ended up being splintered and then absorbed by moderation. Moderation, Centrism, Normalcy, The Golden Mean. These words make us feel safe; protected from the storms blowing at the extremes. But if we … [Read more...]
Right Relationships and That Big Talk With Your Kids
Gayle Cain mentioned Dem-enter at Saturday's pre-organization meeting in Cusick, WA. I never have been, never will be aligned with the Republican Party, and since my move to this county last year, want to be in relationship with a local political … [Read more...]
Democratic Pulse?
I'm a non-college, working class white male who had to create his own new job after the Great Recession ended a 30 year career as a skilled laborer. My retirement is in no way tied to the DOW, because I don't have one. I will work until I am unable … [Read more...]
Ideology and Pragmatism: The Balancing Act of the Left
Left to Right: Chris Davis, Nita Ellenback Lynch, Drew Romano Colorado Bernie Delegates Today as we decide who will lead our nation into the future, I wanted to reflect on some of the lessons I have learned over the course of this election cycle. … [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...]
Surprises from the White House
With endorsements coming out from President Obama for down ballot candidates, it is bringing up the question of why does this not happen during midterm elections? According to the United States Election Project the midterm elections have a … [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...]
P4P Presents:The Revolution will be Uterized! ( A Rally in 3 Acts)
I struggled for years about coming out. I struggled so hard I married men twice and had two beautiful daughters. I was trying to fit the status quo. I don’t fit in that box and, no matter how hard I tried, I never did. I learned self-loathing … [Read more...]
Harry Truman and the Republican Platform
It was 1948 and President Truman was fighting for his political life. The Man from Missouri had his back to the wall and was the underdog to his Republican Opponent, Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York. It is poignant to remember that … [Read more...]
The Best President
THE BEST PRESIDENT A recent, widely reported poll from Quinnipiac suggests that Barack Obama is the worst President since World War II. They reported this based on 33% of the 1,446 voters polled. The same poll laughably suggests that Ronald Reagan … [Read more...]