In These Times

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• • 22 Jul 05
  • 10:40 pm

  Jan, I agree with your advocacy of the social programs that used to be at the soul of the Democratic Party. Unfortunately, the Democratic Leadership Council and Democratic establishment long ago abandoned working families. Real change will come when the core progressive constituencies have the courage to abandon the Democratic Party. The Nader campaign was a voice for reason in opposition to the Iraq war, in defiance of a corporate America, and to ensure equal rights for all. The Democratic establishment does not share progressive values. What is needed today is a new Progressive Party that will realize the "dream" of …

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• • 23 Jul 05
  • 2:20 pm

  The Progressive movement had its origins in the Republican Party. A generation ago there were some Republicans who worked with Democrats on programs to assist the poor, the elderly, children and families. Senator Jim Jeffords would be considered a former Republican whose political beliefs were shaped from this tradition. John Anderson also would be considered another Republican from this tradition. The transformation of the Republican Party occurred because conservatives chose not to compromise but took the offense in challenging moderate members of their party. Conservatives preferred a Democrat win rather than elect a moderate Republican. Herein lies the reason for our …

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