Monthly Archives: November 2007

Is One In Five Children In Poverty Good Enough For Montana?

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Statesman

Take away all the strong moral reasons to vote progressive, and there’s the relatively simple matter of practical benefit. Which political ideology brings more reliable economic prosperity – the right wing economic ideology, or the progressive vision for America? Take … Continue reading →

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The Other Annapolis Development

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Statesman

A great deal of attention is being focused on Annapolis, Maryland right now, thanks to the meeting there which seeks to establish a long-delayed effort by President George W. Bush to broker a Mideast peace deal. There are other current … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Drowning In Poverty Thanks To Right Wing Legacy

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Statesman

If a person had to locate a stronghold for right wing ideology, that stronghold would be Mississippi. If there has ever been a time when right wing ideology has not dominated Mississippi’s government, it certainly doesn’t come leaping to mind. … Continue reading →

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On Utah, Tasering And The Law

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Statesman

Progressives respect the law. That’s why we’re so outraged at the behavior of the Bush White House. Blatant disregard for the law disturbs us.Our regard for the law, however, does not come from a love of authority. Rather, it comes … Continue reading →

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Right Wing Democrats And Republicans Impoverish Louisana

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Statesman

The problem Louisianans have is that, when it comes to politics, they don’t usually have more choice than to pick between a right wing Republican and a right wing Democrat. In Louisiana, both political parties hew to the right, and … Continue reading →

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Hawaii ACLU Protects Education Rights of Homeless Children

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Statesman

Sometimes, the value of a progressive organization is relatively abstract, such as in the protection of free speech.  Other times, it is starkly concrete, as in the case of current work of the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii, which … Continue reading →

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One In Five Arizona Children Living In Poverty

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Statesman

There’s the economy, and then there’s the economy. Some people try to understand the economy by looking at the value of stock in big oil companies. Others look at the items like the news summarized by the Food Research and … Continue reading →

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Is Barack Obama An Illinois Candidate?

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Statesman

Barack Obama is a United States Senator from Illinois, but is he running for President as an Illinois Democrat in particular?Barack Obama came to live in Chicago after law school. He wasn’t born there, and didn’t grow up there. Obama … Continue reading →

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Alabama Suffocating Under Right Wing Failure On Poverty

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Statesman

Alabama has a long history of supporting right wing politicians. The economic condition of Alabama, however, indicates that the voters of Alabama ought to consider a change in course. As indicated in the Food Research and Action Center’s 2007 State … Continue reading →

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Arizona Indymedia Keeps Going

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Statesman

People of Arizona, celebrate: Arizona Indymedia is still going strong. For years now, the people at Arizona Indymedia have been providing coverage of the stories that the mainstream media is too lazy or too indifferent or too biased to cover. … Continue reading →

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