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About Erik Schneider

I use the American Liberal photo as the cover photo for this blog, because that’s exactly what I am. And no, not in the stereotypical, sort of pop culture sense of what an American Liberal is supposed to be. But someone who represents what American liberalism, as well as European liberalism, and perhaps the liberalism of the rest of the world outside of the United States. Liberals are people who believe in defense of liberal democracy, as well as the preservation of liberal democracy. And of course we also believe in liberal democracy with all the individual rights, and other liberal values that come from liberal democracy, the liberal democratic form of government, like equal opportunity, equal rights, equal justice, property rights, individual freedom and freedom of choice for everybody, as well as limited but responsible government, and fiscal responsibility

The New Republic: Noam Scheiber: ‘Raising the Minimum Wage Isn’t Just Good Politics: It’s Good Economics’

Source:The New Republic– supporters for raising the minimum wage. Source:The New Democrat “The minimum-wage debate follows a predictable pattern any time it flares up in the media: Liberals say it’s a moral outrage that people can toil away at full-time … Continue reading

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NFL Films: Vince Lombardi Teaches The Power Sweep

Source:NFL Films– Green Bay Packers head coach/general manager Vince Lombardi (1959-68) Source:The New Democrat “Power Sweeps” – Winning Football with Vince Lombardi (Volume 7)” From Coach D I think the best way to describe Vince Lombardi’s brand of football, at least … Continue reading

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The Onion: Peter K. Rosenthal: ‘Looks Back at It’s a Wonderful Life’

Source:The Onion– Donna Reed, Jimmy Stewart, and a little girl. Perhaps you can tell for yourself who is who. Source:The New Democrat “The Onion’s movie critic Peter K. Rosenthal looks back at the holiday classic ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ in … Continue reading

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VOA News: Judy Tableou: ‘Prison Work Farm Rehabs Inmates, Horses’

Source:VOA News– an ex-inmate who now works at this prison as a freeman. Source:The New Democrat “An innovative program in the United States is giving man and beast a second chance at life. VOA’s Julie Taboh takes us to a … Continue reading

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The Atlantic: Josh Freedman & Michael Lind: ‘The Past & Future of America’s Social Contract’

Source:The Atlantic with a look at the so-called American social contract. Source:The New Democrat  “In the 20th century, the United States moved from an economy based on high wages and reliable benefits to a system of low wages and cheap … Continue reading

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Ed Valanzuela: Happy Birthday To You!

Source:Ed Valanzuela Happy Birthday! Source:The New Democrat “Happy Birthday To You! (Traditional) – No copyright infringement intended for this version. (gif borrowed without permission from funmunch.com who owns the copyright) Thanks to somebody who gave me this mp3. Just wanted … Continue reading

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The New America Foundation: Michael Lind: ‘The Next Social Contract’

Source:New America Foundation– from Michael Lind’s book. Source:The New Democrat “The American social contract—the implicit division of obligations among individuals, families, employers, communities, and government—has long needed an update. Policies, programs, and assumptions designed for the single-earner families and industrial … Continue reading

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The Hamilton Project: Melissa Kearney & Lesley Turner- ‘Press Release: Supporting America’s Struggling Lower-Middle-Class Families’

Source:The Hamilton Project– is a Washington think tank. Source:The New Democrat “Washington, DC – On December 4th, The Hamilton Project at Brookings hosted a forum on opportunities to support America’s struggling lower-middle-class. Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin kicked … Continue reading

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CBS Sports: NFL 1978 Week 12- Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants: Miracle At The Meadowlands

Source:CBS Sports– the Eagles and Giants already had a great rivalry, but this might be the most signature play in it. Source:The New Democrat “The title speaks for itself. This is without question the biggest choke job in the history … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Michael Kazin: ‘JFK’s Assassination Made Governing Harder’

Source:The New Republic– John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) President of the United States (1961-63) Source:The New Democrat  “There are many reasons to wish John Kennedy had dodged those rifle shots in Dallas 50 years ago this week. One that’s rarely … Continue reading

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