Progressive Movement

The Progressive Agenda and the Financial Crisis

Nathaniel Loewentheil | Posted 09.24.2008 | Politics


Nathaniel Loewentheil

The conservative movement's narrative about the role of individuals and the market led us this mess. We need a new narrative, a new progressive economic philosophy, to lead us out.

Time to Take a Second Look at Our "Free Trade" Agreements

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 09.19.2008 | Politics


Mark Weisbrot

We also have nearly 15 years of experience with NAFTA and it clearly did not deliver on most of its promises. It was sold as a job creator, but the United States has actually lost jobs.

The Message of American Progressivism

Mike Lux | Posted 09.03.2008 | Politics


Mike Lux

I am convinced that coherence and unity in pushing the compelling idea of American progressivism is a big part of what made the Convention such a success.

Big Oil Big on Profits, Small on American Values

Alan Rosenblatt | Posted 08.07.2008 | Green


Alan Rosenblatt

Until oil companies start acting like they are on the American team and help us reduce ALL oil consumption, I will be glad we have lots of grassroots advocacy campaigns to keep the pressure on them.

Report from the Progressive Democrats of America Convention

Rob Kall | Posted 08.02.2008 | Politics


Rob Kall

In Cleveland, the DNC is discussing the Democratic Party platform. In Chicago, PDA (Progressive Democrats of America leaders are planning how to move...

"Honor Killing" Comes To America

Irshad Manji | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics


Irshad Manji

Right-wing media loves to ask, "When it comes to denouncing the oppression of Muslim women, where are the feminists?" Well, here we are.

It's 1968 Revisited, And It's Not The Liberals' Year

Tony Sachs | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics


Tony Sachs

To elect a far-left liberal in 2008 would be like Reagan getting elected in 1968, or FDR in 1924. The country simply isn't ready yet. The liberals' time will come again -- just not this year.

Obama Will Break Our Hearts -- But Progressives Need to Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 06.29.2008 | Politics


Miles Mogulescu

We should not give Obama an easy pass on his FISA turnaround, but progressives need to maintain a nuanced view of the relationship between electoral politics and movement building.

Nader, Unsafe at Any Speed, Says Obama Wants to "Talk White"

RJ Eskow | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics


RJ Eskow

We should honor Nader's many career achievements, thank him for his service, then stop paying any attention to him.

Why Obama Won

Stephen Zunes | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics


Stephen Zunes

Obama was able to defeat the once-formidable Hillary Clinton because he was perceived to be the better candidate among the increasingly progressive base of the Democratic Party.

Seizing the Time: The Role of Independent Groups in 2008

Steve Phillips | Posted 06.17.2008 | Home


Steve Phillips

"I had been inspired by the civil rights movement and the idea of people working at a grassroots level to bring about change, to get people involved i...

In Bowing Out, 7 Things Hillary Clinton Must Say to Meet the Standards Set by Hilary Rosen

Paul Abrams | Posted 05.31.2008 | Politics


Paul Abrams

I know that when Hillary Clinton bows out, she will state her strong support of Barack Obama, but that is not enough. She needs to include the following in the speech ending her campaign.

MoveOn: Obama Got Outfoxed

Adam Green | Posted 04.28.2008 | Media


Adam Green

Obama did himself, the Democratic Party, and the progressive movement a disservice this weekend. It was a mistake to go on FOX and treat the experience as if it was a real news interview.

Building the Progressive Movement with SNAP

John Riley | Posted 04.08.2008 | Politics


John Riley

Not all PACs deserve a bad name. Here at Yale University, a student run political action committee in its second electoral cycle is actually trying to...

Is Obama the Next Wellstone?

Glenn Hurowitz | Posted 04.04.2008 | Politics


Glenn Hurowitz

I was initially skeptical a few months ago when Barack Obama was heard in the heat of the Iowa campaign comparing himself to Paul Wellstone. But cObam...

Clinton and Obama Silence On Winter Soldier Divides Progressives

Christine Escobar | Posted 03.26.2008 | Home


Christine Escobar

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have yet to acknowledge the Iraq withdrawal plan crafted by members of their own party, and it appears there is little pressure from the press to question them on it.

We Don't Just Need A Democratic President. We Need a Movement to Change Washington.

Robert Creamer | Posted 03.01.2008 | Politics


Robert Creamer

Obama's campaign has demonstrated clearly his ability to lead a movement of millions of average Americans. Leading a movement is not what Clinton is cut out to do.

"Let's Get Real"....What Is She Thinking?

Robert Creamer | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


Robert Creamer

What America needs is a progressive political movement for change. You don't inspire people to be part of that kind of movement by telling them what they can't do -- to "get real."

Net Neutrality Wins Iowa

Matt Stoller | Posted 01.05.2008 | Home


Matt Stoller

Cross-posted on OpenLeft In mid-November, Barack Obama laid down some truly remarkable and transformative proposals for the internet, including a st...