Tag Archives: America

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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