by Isaiah J. Poole | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog, Election 2016, Progressive Vision
Luz Sosa came to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia as a disappointed Bernie Sanders delegate. But she is leaving fired up to take on big political fights in her home town of Milwaukee. "This election was never about Bernie Sanders. These elections...
by Robert Borosage | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog, Election 2016, Progressive Vision
Democrats rolled out the big guns Wednesday night in Philadelphia: Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg and Tim Kaine warmed the crowd for what culminated in an emotional farewell by President Obama. Before the network hour, they were preceded by a martial display on the...
by Dave Johnson | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog
Elites take "globalization" as a given because "trade" deals have pushed sovereignty off the table and locked governments out of decision-making over things like stopping offshoring of jobs and protecting domestic industries. They smirk knowingly and wink and nod when...
by Terrance Heath | Jul 27, 2016 | Blog, Progressive Vision
The Mothers of the Movement brought the audience at the Democratic National Convention to its feet, and hushed it with the staggering losses that brought them there. It was one of the most powerful moments of the convention, that should never have been necessary....
by Jeff Bryant | Jul 27, 2016 | Blog, Education, Election 2016
An education "reform" establishment that has enjoyed the complete support of Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush may be getting nervous. The policy outline for K-12 education coming from the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign remains vague, but supporters of...
by Robert Borosage | Jul 27, 2016 | Blog, Election 2016, Progressive Vision
“In the spring of 1971, I met a girl…” Thus began Bill Clinton’s charming, personal portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and a speech that showed a master at the top of his skills. There were no particularly memorable lines, but a compelling story. All his signature...
