Progressive Opinion

Fixing Our Criminal Injustice System

Two interrelated and unacceptable trends have emerged: warehousing over rehabilitation and bias over equal justice. The priorities that should drive our justice system—crime prevention, protection of the public, and fair treatment for all—have given way to the unwise and unequal approach of “prison-fits-all.” more »

Defining 'Self-Help'

blackagendareport.com — Conservatives have stolen and perverted the phrase "self-help." It's time to take it back.

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Pelosi And The NSA

What did the House speaker know about Bush administration eavesdropping before 9/11? more »

Not A Christian Nation

huffingtonpost.com — Why aren't more people standing up against assaults on our pluralism?

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Progressive Progress

feeds.feedburner.com — Though there have been setbacks, the leftward power shift in Congress is clear.

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A Real Patriot Act

feeds.feedburner.com — Progressives in Congress seek to reward firms that don't move jobs offshore.

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The Media Rediscover Poverty

What John Edwards' attempt to focus national attention on the poor is accomplishing. more »

Wisdom Of The Crowd

feeds.feedburner.com — Politics as usual received a jolt of spontaneity and street smarts at Monday's Democratic debate.

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Center Moves Left

washingtonpost.com — Take Back America took back America.

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Bush's First-Person Perspective

Activists across the political spectrum are asking Bush to recognize that he doesn't actually own the government. more »