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Category Archives: FEATURED
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
‘If you choose to destroy yourselves, I am not going to play the rescuing parent.’
2018 will be remembered as the year climate change became a reality for many, “This is the moment when people start to realize that global warming is not a problem for future generations, but for us now.” Continue reading
Posted in Environmental, FEATURED, Social Justice, Uncategorized
Tagged climate change, melting arctic, wildfires
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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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Remembering History To Build ‘A New Journalism For A New Age’
Wendell Potter spent his career helping corporate America lie to protect profits. Now, he’s on the other side, launching Tarbell to give Americans a voice in a political debate dominated by special interests. Find out how you can support his efforts. Continue reading
Posted in FEATURED, Progressive Profiles, Wisdom Voices Spotlight
Tagged Ida Tarbel, Journalism, Newspapers, Tarbell, wendell potter
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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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Single Payer: We’ve Tried The Rest; Now, Let’s Try The Best
Katy Bar The Door: We’re Coming For Single Payer. It’s as obvious as the nose on your face. Single Payer has been and always will be the only answer to our fractured U.S. health care delivery system. We are ready to join the rest of the educated countries on this planet to ensure health care as a human right. People Not Profits. Continue reading
Posted in FEATURED, Single Payer-Health Care Reform, Social Justice
Tagged Affordable Care Act, Fix It, PNHP, single payer
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Our Shared Humanity: Can We See Ourselves In Today’s Refugee Crisis?
Can we see our shared humanity when we look into the eyes of those who are suffering in refugee camps? That’s the question Dave Dvorak asks — and sings about — after returning from serving as a volunteer physician helping those displaced by bombs and war. Read more about his incredible journey, how you can support these efforts, and to remember that no one chooses to be a refugee. Continue reading
Posted in FEATURED, Progressive Profiles, Social Justice
Tagged David Dvorak, humanitarian crisis, Refugee Lullaby, refugees, Syrian crisis
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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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Fix It: What We Do When Something Is Broken
We look to our business leaders to provide innovative solutions and Richard Master, CEO of MCS Industries, Inc. is doing just that. When faced with rising health insurance costs dramatically impacting his bottom line, he set out to find out just why that was. The result: A fabulously produced documentary that dramatically talks to the need for a single payer health care delivery system to help business as well as individuals. Continue reading
Posted in FEATURED, Single Payer-Health Care Reform, Social Justice, Thoughts on Life
Tagged Fix It, healthcare reform, Richard Master, single payer, wendell potter
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Forgetting Our Land Grant Colleges History: Government Does Make Education Work For All Its People
We have forgotten that our Founding Fathers and Abraham Lincoln knew that federal and state supported public education was the lifeblood of the nation. We look back on the founding of the time-honored tradition of the land grant colleges. We ask those who think the world began with them, who do you think educated those who educated those who educated you? Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Finance Reform, Citizens United, Democracy, FEATURED, Social Justice, Thoughts on Life, Wisconsin Politics
Tagged education, higher education, land grant colleges, Scott Walker, the Morrill Act, University of Wisconsin
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