“The Politics of Unity” is not just a political treatise; it’s about altering a life philosophy that seems to be individually, regionally, and globally headed for a breakdown…Especially recommended for readers working in political circles in a cooperative effort for positive change.”
40 Years of Voodoo Economics
40 Years of Voodoo Economics The 40-year project to transfer the wealth of the nation to a new oligarchy is complete. The coup de grâce was delivered unexpectedly by Covid-19, which stripped the façade from our Potemkin economy, revealing tens of millions of Americans on the brink of penury, even as the 1% reaped a […]
Are Women Citizens?
/in Blog & News /by mcuddeheWith the ascension of two new conservative justices to the Supreme Court, anti-abortion activists have been busy ramping up an array of anti-abortion bills in Republican controlled states, with the ultimate goal of overturning Roe v Wade. In the course of 40 years of destructive political warfare over abortion, public sentiment has remained surprisingly unchanged. […]
A Speech for the History Books
/in Blog & News /by mcuddeheJeff Flake’s speech from the floor of the Senate announcing his retirement is one for the history books. It is an inspiring recitation of the highest ideals of our nation, and an unflinching rejection of the moral degradation that has consumed the Republican Party and poisoned our political culture. It’s a shame a politician feels […]
After Identity Politics
/in Blog & News /by mcuddeheMark Lilla’s seminal book, The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics has been getting a lot of attention lately…thankfully! The lede from Lilla’s August 11th Wall Street Journal article sums it up: “Liberals should reject the divisive, zero-sum politics of identity and find their way back to a unifying vision of the common good.” This book should be required […]