Wisdom Voices Spotlight

Welcome to our new features page.  We are expanding our coverage to highlight those around the country who continue to do the everyday work of bringing economic, social and environmental justice to our world.  We hope their stories inspire you and keep you engaged in the work that needs to be done to bring about a more peaceful and just world focused on the human connectedness of all.

“Ultimately, we have a responsibility to stand up for human values and justice in every part of our lives”

–Stewart Acuff, Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO

 

Progressive Democrats of America: Doing The Everyday Hard Work for The Common Good

"The overarching benchmark is that we are organizing a community of activists that are willing to do the work and believe we can build a passionate and progressive government."

PDA Executive Director Tim Carpenter talks about PDA’s “inside and outside” strategy to create a more progressive conversation and government. He reflects back on the past nine years and looks ahead at the work that remains. Continue reading →

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

Michael Milligan: Actor and author of Mercy Killers

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 →

Single Payer: Moving Forward State-by-State

Health Care For All Minnesota

Whatever the Supreme Court decides regarding the Affordable Health Care Act, the move to single payer is on in several states — including Minnesota. Read more about what one dedicated organization is doing to move us toward real coverage for all. Continue reading →

‘A Community To Which We Belong’

Leopold's legacy reaches a 21st century audience with the new DVD.

We are proud to feature the Aldo Leopold Foundation in our Wisdom Voices Spotlight. Their new DVD, Green Fire, introduces a 21st century audience to one of the most influential persons of the 20th century. Continue reading →

The Advancement Project: On The Front Lines of the Voter ID Battle

Judith Browne Dianis: Voter ID laws undermine the very pillar of our democracy – the right of every citizen to have access to the ballot box

Voter photo ID laws laws are part of comprehensive campaign to deny the vote to millions for partisan gain – essentially sacrificing the health of our democracy to win elections. So says Judith Browne Dianis, co-director of The Advancement Project. Read our interview with her in Wisdom Voices Spotlight to learn more about this issue and how to fight back against this assault on our democracy. Continue reading →

On The Commons: It’s About ‘We’ Not Just ‘Me’

Jay Walljasper

On the Commons, an organization dedicated to promoting and trumpeting all that we share, is featured in Wisdom Voices Spotlight. Learn more about this incredible organization reminding us that not everything in life is measured by a price tag or its market value. Continue reading →

The Next Generation of Progressive Leaders

For me, it is so fundamental to understand where government picks up and the need in this country for a strong social infrastructure as well as a strong federal government and a strong private sector and policy that helps close this wealth divide that exists today.

Ever wonder if there is a “next generation” of progressive leaders waiting to have the torch passed to them? Wonder no more. Read about the great work being done by the Young Elected Officials Network and its director, Andrew Gillum. Continue reading →