I grew up in Akron, Ohio, reaching political age in the 1980’s when everything in Akron just went downhill. When I was growing up it was the place where practically every tire in the country came from, it was the… [Continue Reading]
Pursuit of Happiness
May 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For progressives, democracy is not an accidental making; it is a thoughtful project and, in each incarnation, has the same drive—the pursuit of happiness. Jefferson’s “happiness” is not personal. It is a social notion of the greatest good done… [Continue Reading]
Rep. Raul Grijalva – Progressives should assert their independence.
May 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
One of the things I think progressives are expected to do, and should do more of, is assert their independence. I’m a Democrat, have been, will continue to be a Democrat. But for a progressive in the Democratic Party, it… [Continue Reading]
“It’s about Independence.” An interview with Representative Raul Grijalva
May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In a series about being progressive in America, it made sense to start our interviews with Representative Raul Grijalva, co-chair of the 75 member Progressive Caucus in the U.S. Congress. We are the history we’ve lived through. Our life experiences,… [Continue Reading]
The First Podcast
April 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
This is the Progressive Way, a place for Progressives to talk about what we care about and how to share our ideas with the rest of the country. The plan is of this podcast to be a series of interviews… [Continue Reading]
