Progressive Politics from Memphis
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With Us, or Agin Us
It was one of the most stunning displays in my lifetime. In a period of heightened emotional distress, just 9 days after the 9/11 attacks. An American President stood before Congress and told America that anyone who didn’t think like he did was an ‘enemy of the state’. At the time, people didn’t see it…
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Say you want a revolution….
As of this writing, which began at 4am, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has won the New Hampshire Democratic primary by nearly 22%. That’s a pretty big accomplishment for a campaign that was declared ‘too radical’ just a few months ago. And while I know that New Hampshire isn’t exactly ‘reflective of American diversity’ as so…
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An Embarrassment of Riches
What happened last night in Iowa was interesting and historic. For the first time in history, a woman has won the Iowa Caucus. That win is somewhat muted by the strong showing by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who some say could transform Democratic politics. I think its a little early to call that, but it…
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Transparency at City Hall
We’re just 11 days into the new administration at City Hall, and expectations are high for Mayor Jim Strickland and his team. Since his inauguration, Mayor Strickland has had his initial appointments approved, though not without some controversy from an appointees former employer. In this world of 24-hour news cycles, and extreme “I want it…