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Thoughts on going forward, from a Bernie Sanders delegate
I was a supporter of the values espoused by Bernie Sanders before I even knew who Bernie Sanders was. I would wager that most Sanders fans had that nascent seed, just needing some external nutrition ... → Read More
Netroots Nation atoned to Black Lives Matter
I went to the Netroots Nation 2016 Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, last week, not knowing what to expect after last year’s eventful convention held in Phoenix, Arizona. There was much to ... → Read More
Black Lives Matter needs white bodies
Black Lives Matter (BLM) is the new no-nonsense civil rights movement. Decades after America's legacy civil rights movement, methodological change is a must. It is not pretty. To some, sometimes it ... → Read More
Look in the mirror: Our police are but a reflection of who we are
Police continue to kill people of color at disproportionate levels because they are implicitly the alter ego of our country—but with the power to execute. All Americans aren't racists, just like ... → Read More
Hillary Clinton must adopt a Sanders style agenda or risk Trump outflanking her
Donald Trump seems unhinged at times. He is uncontrollable. He seems dumb. Trump's poll numbers are taking a dive. As such he is unelectable. Really? Hillary Clinton supporters must not fall into ... → Read More
Interview with the undocumented valedictorians who ignited a firestorm of controversy
Larissa Martinez and Mayte Lara Ibarra were the valedictorians at their high schools in McKinney and Austin, Texas, respectively. These scholars both came out as Dreamers, or undocumented young ... → Read More
When we break the gun lobby, we win on all fronts
America experienced the worst terrorist attack since 9/11 this week. A gunman armed with an AR-15 mowed down dozens of people in a gay nightclub, killing at least 49 innocent patrons. It was ... → Read More
Does Clinton need Bernie to take it all the way to the convention in order for her to win?
Hillary Clinton is the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. While Occupy Wall Street changed the conversation in 2011 and Bernie Sanders turned the conversation in 2016, neither “movement�� → Read More
All politics must begin locally
I know it. You know it. All politics is local. We use the statement so frequently it has become a cliche. For those fighting the Bernie vs. Hillary fight, it is easy to forget that reality. ... → Read More
FLOTUS Michelle Obama scorched Trump at City College of NY Commencement Speech
Michelle Obama did not even have to call out his name FLOTUS Michelle Obama gave the Commencement Speech at City College of New York. In her speech, she excoriated Donald Trump without even using his name. The following excerpt from her speech was... → Read More
There must be a better way to provide health care
Most people hate it when they have to see a doctor. The problem is that as we get older, we tend to frequent the health care system a bit more than when we were teenagers or young adults. A few ... → Read More
A sustainable, progressive revolution requires patience and reality-based pragmatism
Last month a few thousand activists and everyday Americans descended on Washington as part of an action called Democracy Spring . It consisted of a 10-day, 140-mile walk from Philadelphia to the ... → Read More
Here is the truth: I fear Donald Trump
There is no parallel to the current election. And these are very strange times. In the Democratic Party, a democratic socialist is much better liked than the anointed establishment candidate. ... → Read More
The political revolution is still materializing
Many Bernie Sanders supporters were depressed after Hillary Clinton won four out of five primaries in the Northeast. They need not be. The political revolution has not materialized: It is still ... → Read More
Confused millennial blaming millennials for millennials' problems
The millennial in the clip above, Alexis Bloomer, displays a classic case of self-hate. Or is it a right wing-inspired subliminal message from a Koch stooge? The problems millennials face that this ill-advised young woman speaks about were inflicted on... → Read More
Why we must not accept the new normal
After watching the results of the New York primary, I knew the activity level in my sphere of Facebook would get very active. I have three distinct group of followers: conservative Republicans, ... → Read More
A frank conversation with co-founder of the 'Bernie or Bust' movement
I received calls promoting the Bernie or Bust movement over the last two weeks on my show Politics Done Right. Last week I spoke to a young man who said he would rethink his position after we had a civil discussion on the issue. This week none... → Read More
Does single payer/Medicare for All sound good now?
What will it take for most Americans to see the light when it comes to Medicare for All? It will likely take the death of close loved ones—who happen to be middle-class Americans with insurance—... → Read More
Will the Democratic presidential primary implode like the Republican primary?
It was bound to happen. While the two major candidates left in the Democratic Party presidential primaries were giving the semblance of being nice to each other, it had to come to a boil. Many ... → Read More
Charles Barkley's push to get NBA All-Star Game out of North Carolina, and why it matters
Charles Barkley has added his voice to the debate about holding the NBA All-Star Game in a state hostile to the LGBT community, and he’s pushing for the league to move the event to a different location. North Carolina recently passed HB2. Here are the... → Read More