We lament the neocons leading the party. We know they hate the left far more than they hate the GOP. Norman Solomon of TruthDig wrote a truly incisive essay. I nodded so much while reading I think I hurt my neck! It concisely sums up why I couldn’t vote for HER, and why they worked so hard to smear Bernie and disenfranchise his supporters. They will do it again, too, if another progressive runs against them. Do read – it’s a great piece, even if it’s preaching to the choir. http://www.therealnews.com/t2/component/content/article/3570 … Continue reading →

My biggest fear is the increasing power of the theocrats, or religious right. Roy Moore kind of epitomizes them. So does Pence. They are a small minority in this country, but have political clout FAR exceeding their numbers. This came up in my inbox, and I found it interesting. Especially since some of the candidates discussed here at TPW are also on the Freethought endorsement list. This may help to decide between progressives to support, if, like me, you are not a fan of religion and politics mingling and mixing. 18 Candidates endorsed by Freethought Equality Fund PAC A bit … Continue reading →

Resistance and progressivism seem to be springing up all over. The American Spring? As a former St. Louisan, I found this post at Kos interesting… and yes, I was slumming. For the first time in months! http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/2/10/1632332/-St-Louis-mayoral-candidate-s-brave-open-letter-has-people-all-over-the-country-applauding#comment_65479513 St. Louis has always been very racist. I hope this woman gets elected and can get the support she needs to make it better. It could be a great place to live… lots to do and not too big, as cities go. And lots of great ethnic food! … Continue reading →

Came across this today, and found it very interesting! A new report concludes that current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour doesn’t come close, anywhere in the United States. It takes more than $15 per hour to earn a living wage in most states. When you throw in the rising cost of student debt, low-income Americans are even further underwater. The report, “Waiting for the Payoff: How Low Wages and Student Debt Keep Prosperity Out of Reach (pdf),” was issued this week by the People’s Action Institute. Arkansas, where I live, is the second cheapest in the country (Article … Continue reading →

{{{Shudder}}}  From the Guardian: Donald Trump has picked Mike Pence to be his vice-presidential candidate, the Guardian has learned. Pence, the governor of Indiana, represents a safe choice who would solidify the Republican base and is popular with social conservatives. In order to choose Pence, Trump had to make a decision by noon on Friday, the deadline for the Indiana governor to drop his bid for re-election. Hoosier State law prevents a candidate for seeking election to multiple offices. Trump has announced that he will officially unveil his vice-presidential choice at 11am on Friday in New York. Live Donald Trump … Continue reading →

Got an email this evening from Movement4Bernie. They will be transitioning to Movement for the 99%. Kshama Sawant posted quite an oped piece on CounterPunch yesterday explaining the change and the reasons for it. I am in full sympathy and agreement with her rationale, and will be supporting and doing all I can for the new movement. I signed up for Jill yesterday, and volunteered. Not sure what will come of it all, since there is not a lot of progressive sentiment around here, but I’ll do what I can. Will also be looking into the Socialist Alternative. [Edit: Evidently … Continue reading →