Americas Future Now

Did Barack Obama "Kill" the Progressive Movement?

Jane Hamsher | Posted 07.05.2009 | Politics


Jane Hamsher

I understand that nobody wants to be on the outside like they were during the Bush years, but the price of a few cocktail parties at the White House -- and the threat of lost donors -- is buying a lot more than it should.

Doubling Down on Green Jobs

Carl Pope | Posted 07.04.2009 | Green


Carl Pope

We must raise our ambitions for green jobs, and start demanding not five million, but ten million new livelihoods for Americans who want to build a new energy future.

Respect Americans' Choice on Health Care Options -- Howard Dean

Sarah van Gelder | Posted 07.03.2009 | Politics


Sarah van Gelder

Dean: If Americans like their current, private insurance, they can keep it. If they aren't satisfied, they should be able to choose a public plan. Respect Americans' ability to decide.