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A Modern Populist Movement

Mike Lux | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Matt Bai, Populism, Openleft, Democratic Party, Politics News
Mike Lux

Is the "only potent grassroots" populist movement on the right? Is populism for Democrats a dead strategy? Being a student of history, and an active participant in movement politics right now, I think it is important to make a few points here.

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Ten Reasons

Mike Lux | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Air America, Progressive Movement, Progressive Infrastructure, Air America Cruise Contest, Openleft, Politics News
Mike Lux

I love the four other candidates in the Air America contest. They are all great bloggers and a couple of them I am delighted to call friends. This is an election, though, so here are some reasons you should consider voting for me.

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The Rare Political Party That Is a Movement

David Sirota | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Working Families Party, Rockefeller Drug Laws, New York, Political Parties, Openleft, Firedoglake, Liberals, Connecticut, Act Blue, Progressive Movement, Democrats, Democracy Alliance, New York News
David Sirota

Despite flying under the radar, the Working Families Party is perhaps today's most encouraging model for achieving progressive results over the long haul.

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Sam Stein

Edwards Campaign Accidentally Pushed False Obama Quote To Media

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Daily Kos, Democratic Primary, Edwards Campain Aide, Openleft, False Quote, Ronald Reagan, John Edwards, CBS News, Barack Obama, Matt Stoller, Politics News

Early Thursday afternoon a quote attributed to Sen. Barack Obama applauding the political dexterity of Ronald Reagan appeared on CBS News' website. Th...

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