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”
Category: Activism
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
EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Michael Bonner
Mr. Bonner is an inspiring second grade teacher at North Carolina’s South Greenville Elementary, where a majority of students have difficult home lives and many are homeless. When Ellen heard about how Mr. Bonner’s unique, rap-filled teaching methods encourage students to go above and beyond, she couldn’t wait to meet him — and give his… Continue reading EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Michael Bonner
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
Why Retaliation Against Russia is Counter Productive
The Biggest Cyber Attack in U.S. History In 2014, a massive aggressive hacking campaign against the United States gathered extensive personal information on more than 22 million members of the military, intelligence community, and high level U.S. government personnel. The Washington Post reports: “beyond the rising number of apparent victims, U.S. officials said the breaches… Continue reading Why Retaliation Against Russia is Counter Productive
Emphasis on Russian Hacking is Misguided, Overblown, and Counter Productive
Latest News and Intelligence The following Senate hearing video from 5 January 2017 provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive intelligence information provided by the top ranking members of the military and intelligence community. The video is 3 hours and 23 minutes long. Summary There’s been a significant amount of news coverage, intelligence gathering, and diplomatic… Continue reading Emphasis on Russian Hacking is Misguided, Overblown, and Counter Productive
Why I agree with 107 former Justice officials that Sholom Rubashkin should be set free
On 26 December 2016, writing on behalf of 107 former Justice officials, in a Washington Post article, former deputy attorney general Philip B. Heymann made the case for releasing Sholom Rubashkin. I’d like to add my support for their request. I first learned of Sholom Rubashkin many years ago after seeing some disturbing video footage recorded covertly… Continue reading Why I agree with 107 former Justice officials that Sholom Rubashkin should be set free
Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law
CONTENT and TOPICS Here are the topics covered in the most recent Connect Iowa City podcast recorded on 14 December 2016 at 11:00 AM. The audio player is below. CITY COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Time (mm:ss): 01:29 – 15:59 Tax implications of Linn Street development decision. Iowa Workforce Credit Match. Preserving historic integrity. New development height… Continue reading Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law
Wes Clark Jr. Asks for Forgiveness at Standing Rock
Wes Clark Jr., son of General Wesley Clark, went to Standing Rock and this is what he had to say.