Progressives
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Amanda’s Realization that tribal behavior is not just a conservative trait
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African Americans Teach us to Maintain Hope in the Face of Tragedy
To be an Afro-American, or an American black, is to be in the situation, intolerably exaggerated, of all those who have ever found themselves part of a civilization which in no wise honorably defend–which they were compelled, indeed, endlessly to attack and condemn–and who yet spoke out of the most passionate love, hoping to make… Continue reading
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The Hypocracy of the Trump Supporter
Imagine for a moment that Obama had two immigrant wives, multiple failed marriages, multiple failed businesses. Imagine Obama standing in front a sign with the campaign slogan “Make America Great Again”. Imagine that Obama refused to turn over his tax returns; had extensive ties to a foreign government that just so happens to be our… Continue reading
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It’s Cold War 2.0 and Russia’s winning
“Talk softly and carry a big stick.” My favorite president, a Republican, Theodore Roosevelt applied this strategy to international relations. President Trump has reversed the order of that strategy: talk loudly, alienate our closest allies, and whittle “Eisenhower’s stick” down to a powerless twig. I was talking to a couple of working class gentlemen the… Continue reading
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The Case for Obamacare
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt has developed a mythical status. So it might be difficult to imagine FDR getting stern criticism from both sides of the aisle. But at one point in his presidency, this was indeed the case. When he signed the cornerstone of the New Deal–Social Security–into law, The Right Wing called him communist.… Continue reading
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Veterans for Peace
Like the line in “Southie is my Hometown”, many South Bostonians (myself included) are “hot under the collar” about the ignoble decision to exclude The Veterans for Peace from marching in The Saint Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day parade. Ultimately, this day is about celebrating our veterans who sacrificed so much so that we may live in… Continue reading
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A Rallying Cry for True Progressives to Fight Back (a response to a friend that slammed unions)
The first three paragraph’s of the following is a comment I left for a friend who does not think very highly of union folks. He uses these tired arguments that there are no need for unions and that we are lazy (which is laughable): “Well, my honorable, good friend. I’m still confused. Maybe a personal… Continue reading
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Rap: An Accurate Reflection of Our Culture
Rap has become a genre associated with the degradation of women, the embracing of violence, and the celebration of avarice. “Money, power, respect is all you need in life”: these are the lyrics to a song by the LOX. These lyrics are the glorification of anti-social behavior. This is the message that is being delivered… Continue reading
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Will The Real Progressives Please Stand Up
I recently read an article by Yvonne Abraham entitled “Wu Stumbles Out of The Starting Bloc.” First of all, Many people of District 2, including myself, are displeased with the author referring to Councilor Linehan’s supporters as “cheap seats.” Their was a definite lack of civility in the author’s tone. I was taken aback by… Continue reading
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Tyranny of the Minority
I’m a progressive. And through this medium, I’m attempting to fulfill my duty: release people from their shackles. However, these shackles are internal. From childhood on, we are asphyxiated with the noxious messages in the form of commercials and other ads. Not many realize that they are being subjected to propaganda that has changed our… Continue reading
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