Below is a video message from Debbie Lusignan discussing what could be summarized as “Post-Partisan Politics.” Debbie is on Twitter as @SaneProgressive and she’s the author of the ElectionFraud2016.wordpress.com website. There’s a growing movement of Progressives who would like to see the Democratic Party better serve the interests of regular citizens rather than billionaires, corporations,… Continue reading @SaneProgressive Debbie Lusignan: “Post-Partisan Politics”
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Counterproductive Activism: How Direct Action Protests Could Harm the Progressive Movement in America
“Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.” – Gandhi Introduction This article is about ineffective activism. To read about what actually works, read “An 11-Point Action Plan for Progressives.” When Marching for Peace Turns Violent About 14… Continue reading Counterproductive Activism: How Direct Action Protests Could Harm the Progressive Movement in America
A Response to Robert Reich’s 12-Point Resistance Agenda
Introduction A few days ago, Robert Reich posted a 12-point action plan “The First 100 Days Resistance Agenda” as a guideline and marching orders for progressives wanting to take action against Trump. It’s available on his website as well as on Newsweek.com and YesMagazine.com websites. We’ve featured it on our website under Strategic Plans and Guidebooks for… Continue reading A Response to Robert Reich’s 12-Point Resistance Agenda
Strategic Plans and Guidebooks for Progressives – From 2017 Onward
Following the 2016 U.S. election outcome, the landscape has changed slightly for activists and progressives. Various action plans have been offered for people to reorient, refocus, united, and effectively move forward. Here are a few resources for progressives. Some of these plans are calls for social uprisings that will produce chaos and anarchy. Other plans… Continue reading Strategic Plans and Guidebooks for Progressives – From 2017 Onward
An 11-Point Action Plan for Progressives
Introduction The 2016 election offers some very valuable lessons for anyone involved in social activism or politics. We saw many good examples of what failed as well as what actually worked to bring about change and energize public interest. For those who lost, the following is sort of a mirror opposite of what failed to… Continue reading An 11-Point Action Plan for Progressives
President Barack Obama Farewell Address – 10 January 2017
Below is the full White House video of President Obama’s farewell speech delivered on 10 January 2017.
Cornel West Talks About the Presidency of Barack Obama
This is a short excerpt from a 10 January 2017 BBC World Service Newshour broadcast featuring Dr. Cornel West talking about the presidency of Barack Obama. In compliance with the Fair Use Doctrine, this short clip is shared here for public commentary and educational purposes. Although Cornel West is talking about President Obama, the topics and… Continue reading Cornel West Talks About the Presidency of Barack Obama
Trevor Noah on NPR – Fresh Air – Discusses Donald J Trump
Trevor Noah Interview – Friday – 16 December 2016 – National Public Radio – Fresh Air – Excerpts: Trevor Noah discusses Donald J Trump, language, and African dictators. The complete show and transcript are available at npr.org/2016/12/16/505847054/trevor-noah-says-he-grew-up-in-the-shadow-of-a-giant-his-mom. Click the play button below to hear an excerpt from the show.
Remembering Fidel Castro: In Praise of Fascist Dictators, Oppressive Tyrants, and Militant Despots
On 26 November 2016, at age 90, Fidel Castro passed away peacefully among friends and family after 57 years in public service as Prime Minister and then President of Cuba. The nation is observing 9-days of mourning as Cubans remember the leader they fondly refer to as ‘el Comandante.’ He was described as “sincere” and… Continue reading Remembering Fidel Castro: In Praise of Fascist Dictators, Oppressive Tyrants, and Militant Despots
Activism: 10 Reasons Why a ‘Love Conquers Hate’ Message is Ineffective
Those engaged in activism are continually seeking ways to be more effective with their limited time and resources so as to continue producing maximum desired outcomes. Whether you want education reform, healthcare reform, a political outcome, or to advance environmental initiatives, it’s critical to be as effective as possible. A common strategy used in activism, politics,… Continue reading Activism: 10 Reasons Why a ‘Love Conquers Hate’ Message is Ineffective
Break the Cycle – Just like the ‘war on terrorism’ we are creating more of the fear, bigotry, and hate we profess to be fighting against.
[The following article by Charles Eisenstein addresses how we as ‘liberals’ can look at the world and respond in more effective ways to produce better outcomes that will break cycles of bigotry, hatred, and violence so that instead we create understanding and transformation. It’s been reposted elsewhere under various titles. The title we’ve given it is: “Break… Continue reading Break the Cycle – Just like the ‘war on terrorism’ we are creating more of the fear, bigotry, and hate we profess to be fighting against.
Jonathan Pie Election Commentary Video Transcript [CLEAN]
Jonathan Pie is a satirical news reporter character created and played by British actor and comedian Tom Walker. The video below was posted on 10 Nov 2016 on YouTube as a response to the U.S. election results. This video offers an ‘upset liberal’s view’ of the election results. In less than a week it has… Continue reading Jonathan Pie Election Commentary Video Transcript [CLEAN]