Politics
Maybe We Really Do Want Government to Make the Decisions
This post was written for the Commonweal Institute Progressive Op-Ed Program. I am a Fellow with the Commonweal Institute.
Tags: Politics, Huffington Post, Government, Dave Johnson
The State of Opportunity
The State of Opportunity
As the Dow Jones Industrial Average inches upward, there will be a strong temptation--especially from financial news outlets--to equate recovery by shareholders with the recovery of economic security in our country.
Education by Inches?
Education by Inches?
With all of President Obama's lofty rhetoric on education, surprisingly few innovative policies have materialized.
Why Conservatives Can't Think Big About the Middle Class
Republicans– Get Right or Get Out
A recognizable pattern is emerging in Republican Party behavior, and it’s not pretty. Cannibalism might be a fair characterization to describe the goings on in Republican circles, both inside Congressional halls and in the country at large. It appears that a major battle has been initiated by right-wing conservatives for control of the party. The ultimate goal is to create a society characterized by limited government, individual liberty and Biblical morality. The conservative Republicans maintain such a society was envisioned by the Founders, and thus its re-establishment is a desirable goal. In the fight for control of the party, moderate and liberal Republican influence is being eliminated, often ruthlessly.
Tags: Right Wing, Republican, Politics, conservative
