Tag Archives: Lyndon Johnson

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

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Erik Schneider

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 New Republic: The Long March to Medicare

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Erik Schneider

The New Republic: The Long March to Medicare The fiftieth anniversary of the most successful government health insurance program in the country, if not the most successful health insurance program period. No other health insurer has provided more health insurance … Continue reading →

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US News: Opinion: Eric Schnurer: Why Ending Poverty May Require an Entrepreneurial Approach

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Erik Schneider

US News: Opinion: Eric Schnurer: Why Ending Poverty May Require an Entrepreneurial Approach I agree with Eric Schnurer that the private sector should be involved in fighting poverty in America. Things like grants and subsidies to train low-income low-skilled adults … Continue reading →

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James Miller Center: President Lyndon Johnson: Remarks on Decision to Not Seek Reelection in 1968

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Erik Schneider

When President Lyndon Johnson decided not to run for reelection in March of 1968, the United States was very divided, but they were united around the fact that they didn’t like Lyndon Johnson as their President. His approval rating was … Continue reading →

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The New Republic: Opinion: Mike Konczal: War on Poverty Turns 50: Three Lessons For Progressives Today

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Erik Schneider

The New Republic: Opinion: Mike Konczal: War on Poverty Turns 50: Three Lessons for Progressives Today This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger This really should be lessons for today’s so-called Progressives. I’m looking for a … Continue reading →

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Passionate Patriots: 1960 DNC: JFK Teams Up With Rival LBJ- Leadership For The 1960s

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source: This piece was originally posted at FRS FreeState: Passionate Patriots: 1960 DNC: JFK Teams Up With Rival LBJ- Leadership For The 1960s 1960 was the last presidential election where a Vice Presidential nomination was the difference in who was … Continue reading →

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Inside App: President Lyndon Johnson Signs Medicare Law- The Legacy of Medicare

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Erik Schneider

Source: This piece was originally posted at FRS FreeState: Inside App: President Lyndon Johnson Signs Medicare Law- The Legacy of Medicare When President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare bill into law that guarantees health insurance for senior citizens provided by … Continue reading →

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Passionate Patriots: Video: 1968 DNC Nightmare in Chicago

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Erik Schneider

. This post was originally posted at FRS FreeState on Blogger The Democratic Party cost themselves the presidential election of 1968 and a chance to win the White House for a third straight time and 8-10 presidential elections, going back … Continue reading →

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