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TED Talks: Mara Pavula- ‘ If You Think Politics is a Circus, Think Again’
Source:The New Democrat “Would you say that sometimes political processes can become… a circus? Consider this the next time you want to use this metaphor — in reality, the circus is a tight-knit community of hardworking individuals with a deep trust in one another. “The circus’ diverse history can teach us a lot about cultivating […]
Carlos Esnaola: Thunderball 1965- ‘Official Trailer’: Starring James Bond and Claudine Auger
Source:The New Democrat “Thunderball (1965) is the fourth spy film in the James Bond series starring Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, which in turn was based on an original screenplay by Jack Whittingham. It was directed by […]
The Atlantic: Opinion- Olgan Khazan: ‘ Why It Was Easier to Be Skinny in the 1980s’
Source:The New Democrat “There’s a meme aimed at Millennial catharsis called “Old Economy Steve.” It’s a series of pictures of a late-70s teenager, who presumably is now a middle-aged man, that mocks some of the messages Millennials say they hear from older generations—and shows why they’re deeply janky. Old Economy Steve graduates and gets a […]
CBS News: ‘President Trump Has Fired National Security Adviser John Bolton’
Source:The New Democrat “National Security Adviser John Bolton handed in his resignation Tuesday morning at President Trump’s request, the president announced on Twitter. Bolton had clashed with other members of the administration, notably Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on foreign policy issues.” From CBS News I’m not a dove obviously as a JFK Liberal, but John […]
Last Week Tonight: John Oliver- The Filibuster
Source:The New Democrat “John Oliver explains why filibusters exist, why they shouldn’t, and why it’s stupid to drink coffee like a cat.” From Last Week Tonight I guess my question for John Oliver would be: does he want to end the filibuster today, or as soon as the next Democratic Congress is sworn in with a […]
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Tag Archives: Safety Net
Brookings Institution: Center on Children and Families: Ron Haskins: $2 a Day, A More Complete Picture: The Next Stage of Welfare Reform
Source: Brookings Institution: Center on Children and Families: Ron Haskins: $2 a Day, A More Complete Picture: The Next Stage of Welfare Reform I agree with Ron Haskins here that when today’s Progressives say that Americans in poverty only live … Continue reading
US News: Opinion: Eric Schnurer: Why Ending Poverty May Require an Entrepreneurial Approach
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
Economist’s View: Opinion: Daniel Little: Economic Institution’s and Democratic Equality
Opportunity Society This post is an excellent opportunity to layout what President Bill Clinton and other liberal New Democrats in the 1990s and to a certain extent today call the ‘Opportunity Society. Building a society where most if not all … Continue reading
The Atlantic: Opinion- Josh Freedman & Michael Lind- The Past and Future of America’s Social Contract
The Atlantic: Opinion- Josh Freedman & Michael Lind- The Past and Future of America’s Social Contract This post was originally posted at The New Democrat When we are talking about the social contract, we should be clear about what are … Continue reading
Washington Post: Video: Tyler Cowen: Tears in America’s Social Safety Net?
Tyler Cowen: Tears in America’s Social Safety Net? – YouTube. The real debate about the safety net in America should be about exactly what is it and what should it be for. Rather than trying to destroy it or end … Continue reading
New America Foundation: Michael Lind & Joshua Freeman- Renewing the American Social Contract: A New Vision for Improving Economic Security: How to Expand Individual Freedom and Responsibility
[/caption] The New America Foundation: Michael Lind & Joshua Freeman- Renewing the American Social Contract. Reading this report from the New America Foundation goes to highlight the two competing ideological factions in the Democratic Party today. And how we view … Continue reading
