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Category Archives: Democracy
History Doesn’t Lie
Once upon a time we were a country and a society that fought for progressive ideas. I know because I documented it just over a decade ago when I wrote and edited my book, Wisdom of Progressive Voices. My idea … Continue reading
We Reap What We Sow: The ‘Stupidity of Evil’
Education has always inspired fear among those who want to keep the existing distributions of power and wealth as they are.” – Howard Zinn I’m not sure we can write anything better to sum up the social and moral tragedy … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Peace, Religion and Politics, Social Justice, Thoughts on Life
Tagged education, Martin Luther King Jr., Social Justice
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Hidden Headlines of Hope
Tom Steyer is taking his ‘Need To Impeach’ campaign to town halls across the country. “Only patriotic Americans – not an individual party – will make the difference,” he said. “We’re trying to organize so both parties hear this is what the American people want. We’re looking at this as straight-up patriotism, not partisanship.” Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Finance Reform, Citizens United, Democracy, FEATURED, Religion and Politics, Social Justice
Tagged Democracy, impeach, Poor People's Campaign, Social Justice, Tom Steyer
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Stop The Madness: Vote
We’ve flipped the calendar to February. Slowly but surely, we’ll get to November 6, 2018. It may still seem a far off date, but boy are we ready for it! Who among us isn’t tired of the daily chaos inflicted … Continue reading
Posted in Citizens United, Democracy, Thoughts on Life, Voting and Electronic Voting Fraud
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You Learn Something New Every Day
We invite you to find out more about this marvelous woman who was literally on the front lines of reporting for the majority of the 20th century. A reminder of the vital need for real journalism and investigative journalism in our world today. Our look at Clare Hollingworth. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Thoughts on Life
Tagged Clare Hollingworth, Journalism, media
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A Sense of Place: Mike McCabe Runs For Wisconsin Governor
“We have to challenge the political forces that have made the system the way it is today,” said Mike McCabe as he made the announcement of his candidacy for Wisconsin governor from his family farm in rural Wisconsin. Find out more about his people powered campaign to make government work for all the people and not just a few power brokers. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Finance Reform, Democracy, Progressive Profiles, Wisconsin Politics
Tagged Blue Jeans In High Places, Mike McCabe, money in politics, Politics, Wisconsin, Wisconsin politics
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Hope For A Depressed Nation: Then & Now
The legacy of FDR’s most popular New Deal program — the CCC lives on in every state in the nation. A look back on how we had leadership who directed us to preserve our environment and offered “hope for a depressed nation.” A reminder that serves us well today. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Environmental, FEATURED, Thoughts on Life
Tagged CCC, conservation, ecology, FDR, Itasca State Park, national parks
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At A Loss For Words
As we close out 2016 we find ourselves at a loss for words…so much is turned upside down and inside out. What more can be said that hasn’t already been said by prophetic voices in the recent and not-so-recent past. We defer to the wisdom voices we have talked to or featured since this journey began in hopes they keep you inspired in 2017. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Finance Reform, Democracy, Labor, Thoughts on Life
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A Wrong Turn Took Us Down Progressive Memory Lane
An unexpected turn down an Illinois highway brought us to the home of one of America’s greatest progressive voices. Read about our surprise stop and remember with us when the words “public servant” were used to describe the leaders of our political parties. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Progressive Profiles
Tagged Adlai Stevenson, Cuban Missile Crisis, Democratic Party, progressive, public servant
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Ignoring The Problem Will Not Make It Go Away
Forget Donald Trump. There are other voices — far more sane and intelligent on the topic — who speak to the problem of electronic voting in this country. Know the difference between non-existent “voter fraud” and the reality of the threat of election tampering. Some things in life should take time — like accurately counting votes for our elections. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, FEATURED, Voting and Electronic Voting Fraud
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