Category Archives: Thoughts on Life

The Common Good, The Planet, and Humankind

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Joanne Boyer

Sojourners editor Jim Wallis’ newest book On God’s Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn’t Learned About Serving The Common Good examines the deepest problems we now face. The “common good” can serve as a way out of our environmental, social and political ills, if we re-examine this ancient idea. Continue reading →

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Ellison Reintroduces The Robin Hood Tax: We Are Not Broke

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Joanne Boyer

We need to change the conversation in this country that we are broke and austerity is the only option. There are counter-arguments to the greed and selfishness prevalent in our society today. Take a closer look at the Robin Hood Tax, being re-introduced in the Congress this week by Rep. Keith Ellison. Continue reading →

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A Night For Truth Seekers And Hope

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Joanne Boyer

Talk show host Mike Malloy keeps hope alive during difficult times in our country. “Civil disobedience is a good tool to use. It helps reminds yourself you still matter.” Continue reading →

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The Back To Work Budget: Learn More And Advocate For It

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Joanne Boyer

The Progressive Caucus has introduced a budget that combats the austerity of Paul Ryan and the fallacy that deficits are our biggest problem. The common sense approach of the Back To Work Budget is something we all need to know about and advocate for. Continue reading →

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Staying Engaged and Active: It’s More Important Than Ever

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Joanne Boyer

Staying politically active and engaged is more important than ever. With so much going on and so much at stake, democracy needs you. A few examples of easy things you can do. Continue reading →

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The Blue State Ball: Having Fun, Progressive Style

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Joanne Boyer

Last night it was just plain fun to be a progressive.  It was the 9th annual Blue State Ball here in Minnesota and progressives from every corner of the state gathered in Minneapolis to celebrate the diversity and inner joy … Continue reading →

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December Profile: The American People

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Joanne Boyer

The progressive voice of the American people became louder and stronger in 2012. Examples abound everywhere and on every topic from voting rights to workers rights. For our December Progressive Profile, we salute the American people — with several examples — of how individuals and organizations are fighting back and reclaiming our proud progressive past. Continue reading →

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Searching for Sugar Man: Thanks For Keeping Me Alive

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Joanne Boyer

I needed a break from the craziness of these final election days.  The world turned upside down that is now our everyday life here in American politics has pushed me to my limits.  Wednesday I turned off the talk radio … Continue reading →

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November Profile: George McGovern

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Joanne Boyer

I was 19 in the spring of 1972 and the 26th amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allowed 18 year olds to vote had just passed in 1971.  I could vote.  As a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee I … Continue reading →

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Mercy Killers: The Drama of Real Life Health Care In The U.S.

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Joanne Boyer

Actor and play write Michael Milligan crystallizes the pain of our American health care system in his one person play Mercy Killers. Milligan walks us through the how and why he developed this thought-provoking play and his hopes for continued heath care reform that ultimately leads to single payer. Continue reading →

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