Progressive Politics from Memphis
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Is there space for a path to redemption?
Redemption. Atonement. Acknowledgement of one’s errors. Transformation. Making Amends. These concepts are familiar in the framework of storytelling. They are also a big part of scripture both in the old and new testaments. But when it comes to politics, it seems there’s little space for redemption. There is little appetite for forgiveness. In the absence,…
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Iran is STILL not a real threat to the US
Two weeks into the war in Iran and there’s still no reason for the action, and no plan to get out. I hear echos of Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Is it time for a more muscular Congress?
Since the 1980’s Congress has given more and more power to the Executive Branch. Is it time to claw some of that power back? For as long as I can remember, Congress has relegated itself to junior status in the balance of power. Generally, Congress either defers to the Executive, or literally gives its power…
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Dumb and Dumber – Iran Edition
Our unconstitutional incursion into Iran is having all kinds of totally knowable, but somehow unknown, repercussions. Here’s a brief rundown.
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Texas Senate Primary and “electability”
The Texas Democratic Primary for Senate may have been decided, but the “electability” debate will live on
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The Dynamics of Tennessee’s 9th District Primary
The Primary race for TN09 is on. Justin Pearson is challenging 20 year incumbent Steve Cohen. Primaries are a different bird than general elections. Much smaller. So how will Pearson distinguish himself from a 20 year incumbent?
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