10. To end the Bush torture policy. 9. To raise the minimum wage for millions of working Americans. 8. To implement economic policies that will reduce abortions. 7. To restore Congressional oversight to an out of control Executive branch. 6. To move one step closer to ending the war in Iraq. 5. To end the Babylonian Captivity of Evangelical churches. 4. To pass fair immigration legislation. 3. To reverse the environmentally destructive policies of President Bush. 2. To give Rush... Read more
I was working on the Hill when George Lakoff’s book, Don’t Think of an Elephant, came out. Within a week, I had five different people tell me I should read it, and it soon became a Democratic cult favorite. For anyone not familiar with the book, it focuses on the importance of framing a debate (there is a summary in the hyperlink above), and it is well-worth the read. But truth be told, most of what Lakoff says is just... Read more
Most societies throughout history have featured those who use religion to consolidate and protect their political and economic power. The time of Jesus was certainly no exception. So the real question is not what he would have thought of the religious right, but rather what he did think of them. (more…) Read more
Michael J. Fox, in political ad, turns a spotlight on need to study rare disorders (more…) Read more
Two short essays have recently been published that express values and policy positions that I think many faithful Democrats would share. What bothers me about both pieces is that neither has anything positive to say about the role of multinational corporations in reducing global poverty or in advancing the political goals of Democrats. (more…) Read more
In the wake of the recent scandals and news, one consensus issue demands more attention: raising the minimum wage. (more…) Read more
God has given us the knowledge to do something great. But with all things great comes an amazing responsibility. We cannot destroy life, I understand that debate and I agree with it, but this amendment and other stem-cell research does not destroy life. It holds the potential to helps those that are alive but sadly suffering from a disease or ailment that we can cure if we put our minds, and our votes towards it. (more…) Read more
"People's true colors shine brightest under pressure," some say. Well, the current Republican leadership's colors are shining really bright right about now. (more…) Read more
Yeah, I know Al Franken said it first, but this morning, it bears repeating. (more…) Read more
A new Baylor study shows a majority of evangelicals hold "conservative" positions on certain issues like school prayer but liberal ones on social justice and the environment. (more…) Read more
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