Until the election of 1852, everybody understood that only a Whig or a Democrat could be elected. The Whigs, however, were unable to find consensus on the issue of slavery; and their house, divided against itself, could not stand. A similar thing is happening now with the Democrats around the issue of oligarchy – and it might spell the end of the party.
Are Democrats Over? Read More »
There were two military offensives against Iraq: “Desert Storm” (1990) and “Shock and Awe” (2003). Many have forgotten the first which was upstaged by the artifice of the second — 13 years later. Both were manufactured events.
Of Lies And Deceit Read More »
FDR made a fatal error when he backed off of anti-lynching legislation to appease Southern Democrats. Today’s progressives can make a new, stronger coalition that isn’t tainted by racism.
How Compromise Killed the New Deal Coalition Read More »
A Chilean immigrant hears Bernie speak and remembers her father’s tales of hope and possibility.
My Journey from Allende to Sanders Read More »
It is high time that Progressives should openly, in the face of the whole world, publish our views, our aims, our tendencies, and meet this nursery tale of the Specter of Progressivism with a manifesto of the movement itself.
A Modern Progressive Manifesto Read More »
A comprehensive explanation regarding the electoral college, and a few of the original intents of the founding fathers of our Constitution, as found in their communications.
Free Electoral College for Everyone! Read More »
A timeline of the monetization of our country; the impetus of the national debt, and how various state and federal banking systems, with Congress’ help, shaped our country’s economics.
The Untold… of Money from Gold Read More »
Is there freedom of the Press in this country? No, but there is absolute freedom of Press executives. And it shows.
Do We Have Free Journalism? Read More »
The only constraint on spending by the US federal government is resources. Or, as Dr. Stephanie (Bell) Kelton puts it, the federal government can buy every American a pony, if we breed enough ponies.
Modern Monetary Theory – A Presentation for the Lavender Greens Read More »