Blue America

Gary Peters -- More Than Just Rage Against The Machine

Howie Klein | Posted 03.24.2009 | Politics


Howie Klein

Listening to Congressman Peters speak last week made me very, very proud that Blue America had endorsed him in 2008 and helped him replace rubber stamp incumbent Joe Knollenberg.

High Priced Republican Party Propaganda Campaign Seeks To Undermine Workers' Free Choice

Howie Klein | Posted 01.13.2009 | Politics


Howie Klein

Big Business interests-- the greed and selfishness wing of the Republican coalition-- has been panic-stricken since then, putting all their energy and resources into stopping the Employee Free Choice Act.

A Lot Of Audacity, But Not Much Hope -- Guest Post From John Laesch

Howie Klein | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

John Laesch: "I feel the need to go on the record and state that Rahm Emanuel has been consistently bad for working families."

The New Electorate: What's In Store For Bluer America

Huffington Post | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics


Now that Barack Obama and the Democrats will be in control, the party plans to pursue an aggressive agenda. See what's in store for the Democratic Con...

It Really Is Up To Us To Deliver A 60 Vote Senate

Howie Klein | Posted 09.22.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

The good news is that this right-wing cash isn't going to McCain's campaign. The bad news is that our Senate candidates need help.

Help Blue America Pick A Senate Candidate

Howie Klein | Posted 09.20.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

A few weeks ago Blue America launched a competition among 9 of our progressive House candidates. It was far more successful than we had imagined.

Last Lap In Blue America's $5,000 Congressional Competition- Vote Today

Howie Klein | Posted 09.05.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

Last Saturday when we started a little Blue America contest to ask our readers to choose a House candidate to receive a Blue America PAC check for $5,...

Blue America PAC Takes On Freedom's Watch Billionaires

Howie Klein | Posted 07.15.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

We went into overdrive and put together an incredible team to write, produce and deliver calls to every person Freedom's Watch has attacked with robo calls in nearly 20 Democractic districts.

Blue America Thanks Some Of The Patriots Who Stood Up For The Constitution

Howie Klein | Posted 07.10.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

The first names to pop up, of course, where Dodd and Russ Feingold, the heart, soul and conscience of the Senate. They were on the front line of the Senate fight every step of the way.

Some Boys Won't Be Coming Home At All

Howie Klein | Posted 06.01.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

Peter Salett played this song at a house party for Oklahoma Senate candidate Andrew Rice. It touched everyone in the room... deeply.

What About The "Better" In "More And Better Democrats?"

Howie Klein | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

With Northern Virginia trending blue over the last two cycles, it's perfect for a red-to-blue turnover. Fortunately, we have a great candidate in the field -- Leslie Byrne.

How About If Members Of Congress Forgo Free Health Care Until The Rest of Us Get it Too?

Howie Klein | Posted 04.22.2008 | Politics


Howie Klein

Even among Republicans, even among Texas Republicans, Democrats are finding opportunities where none "should" exist.

In Defense of MoveOn -- No More Arrows in the Back

Jane Hamsher | Posted 09.13.2007 | Politics


Jane Hamsher

The MoveOn ad said what Democrats could not and survive politically. And it traveled. To join with the right and start firing arrows into their backs is both destructive and displays tremendous naiveté.