Tag Archives: Progressive Democrats

Video Activist Network: The Best Man (1964) Some Things Never Change

Source:The Daily Press I saw The Best Man the 1964 version for the first time in late 2008, during that presidential election between Barack Obama and John McCain on Turner Classic Movies which was doing a special where they showed … Continue reading

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America’s Job Training System: Better than You Think (And Smaller Too)’

Source:The New America Foundation– Vice President Joseph R. Biden (Democrat, Delaware) “In his 2014 State of the Union address, the President charged Vice President Biden to conduct a review of the country’s federal employment and training programs to ensure that … Continue reading

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New America Foundation: ‘The Shot: Reniqua Allen: Civil Rights in Present Day’

Source:New America Foundation– with a look at fair housing in America. Source:The New Democrat  “This week marks the anniversary of the 1968 Civil Rights Act –intended as a follow-up to the 1964 Act — and emphasized equal opportunity in housing. … Continue reading

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The New America Foundation: Justin King- Senator Ron Wyden Wants Children’s Savings Accounts

Source:The New Democrat I somewhat covered this last week with a blog on retirement and unemployment accounts for people so they can save for retirement and not have to burn those accounts when they are unemployed, especially for long periods … Continue reading

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The New America Foundation: ‘Solving the Retirement Puzzle: The Potential of MYRAS to Build a Personal Safety Net’

Source:New America Foundation– with a look at pensions in America. Source:The New Democrat “The growing recognition that millions of Americans are ill-prepared for retirement has prompted a number of state and federal policy proposals to promote retirement security. Yet even … Continue reading

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The White House: The 2014 State of The Union Address

. Source:The New Democrat  I thought President Obama gave a very good speech tonight that the American people probably enjoyed hearing. Even if it is the smallest audience to listen to one of his State of the Union’s. But I’m … Continue reading

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VOA News: Thomas Mann: President Obama to Urge Action on The Economy in State of The Union Speech

. Source:The New Democrat “It’s The Economy Stupid!” President Obama should spend eighty to ninety percent of the State of the Union speech on the economy and this is what Democrats would do to jumpstart economic and job growth that … Continue reading

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The Young Turks: Is President Obama Right About Marijuana?

Source:The New Democrat  Keep in mind this is coming from one of the safest politicians at least in modern American political history. Who is well-known for looking at all sides and considering all opinions before making a final decision. Whose … Continue reading

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The White House: ‘Making 2014 a Year of Action to Expand Opportunities For The Middle Class’

Source:The White House– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) 44th President of the United States. Source:The New Democrat “In this week’s address, President Obama says 2014 will be a year of action, and called on both parties to help make … Continue reading

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The White House: President Obama Speaks on U.S. Intelligence Programs

. Source:The New Democrat I have a good Milton Friedman line for President Obama. Without liberty, you can’t have security. And when you lean on the side of security over liberty, you’ve now weaken both. And not just hurt liberty … Continue reading

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