Tag Archives: Center Right

ACLU: A Supreme Court Fight For Students Free Speech Rights- The Story of John and Mary Beth Tinker

Source:The New Democrat If you look at American political culture from the 1960s and 70s, they have a lot of things in common with the Millennial’s today in the sense that they both have serious leanings on the Left ( … Continue reading

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The Economist: ‘The Literature of Liberalism’

Source: The New Democrat  “THE definition of liberalism has long been the source of disagreement. The tension between its various strands—such as American progressivism, libertarianism and the classical tradition in which The Economist was founded—can seem irreconcilable. So for Open … Continue reading

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The Economist: ‘Liberalism- Where Did it Come From and Are its Days Numbered?’

Source:The New Democrat  “Liberalism has been the dominant political philosophy in the West for more than 200 years. Populists say liberals are too elite and are out of touch with ordinary people. Here’s what you need to know about liberalism … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Win McCormack: ‘Are You Progressive’- Differences Between Progressive, Socialist & Liberal’

Source:The New Democrat  “What distinguishes a progressive from a liberal? This is one of the more pervasive ambiguities in contemporary American political discourse.” From The New Republic “LibertyCon unites the people who are redefining the pro-liberty movement. For more info, visit … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Sheri Berman: ‘Some Argue That The West Should Limit Democracy To Save Liberalism: Here’s Why They’re Wrong’

Source: The New Democrat “Twenty years ago, Fareed Zakaria analyzed the rise of “illiberal democracy” — a form of government with free and fair elections but without “the rule of law, a separation of powers, and the protection of basic … Continue reading

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NBC News: John F. Kennedy on Meet The Press Through The Years

Source:The New Democrat John Kennedy, was perfect for NBC’s Meet The Press, because he was so quick. The people there liked him and knew that he could not only answer their questions, but wanted to do it and answer them … Continue reading

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Crash Course: Craig Benzine- ‘Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics’

Source:Crash Course– American federalism. Source:The New Democrat “In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about … Continue reading

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The New America Foundation: Lara Burt- TANF and Teachers: How Current Policies Are Keeping Single Mothers Down & Out of School

Source:The New Democrat It’s not that TANF or the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families, hasn’t succeed, because it has. Take away the Great Recession and we’re not looking at a twenty-percent poverty rate today, because under TANF low-income parents are … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Ishaan Tharoor: ‘U.S. Democrats Are Embracing The Term Liberal’

Source:The Washington Post– “Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wait for his arrival in downtown on Tuesday in Concord, N.H.” From The Washington Post. Source:The New Democrat “According to a new Pew poll, more Democratic voters are identifying with … Continue reading

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Crash Course: Craig Benzine- ‘The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics’

Source:Crash Course– with a look at the United States Congress. Source:The New Democrat “In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, and why it’s bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House … Continue reading

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