When I Was a Democrat, the Two Major Parties Hated Me

By: Sunday October 10, 2010 9:44 am

When I was a registered Democrat, both major parties despised me — the Republicans because I was a Democrat, and the Democrats because I am a true lefty. Now that I’m a Green, they can’t get enough of me.

VIDEO: Interview w/ Medea Benjamin on Pushing Hard to Get Peace Message Included in “One Nation” Rally

By: Tuesday October 5, 2010 5:58 am

Interview with Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODE PINK and “fair trade” advocacy organization Global Exchange, at the “One Nation Working Together” rally at the Lincoln Memorial on October 2nd.

Progressive “One Nation” Event a Bit Disappointing, We Didn’t March

By: Sunday October 3, 2010 4:17 pm

This rally provided group therapy for community organizers and Obama supporters looking for a way to reaffirm their dedication to hope and change. It was not only a chance to unify around the need for jobs, education, environmental protections and clean energy, immigrant rights, college affordability, etc. but also a chance to reclaim history…

You Really Think Obama Wants to Keep the Democratic Majority? Come on…

By: Friday October 1, 2010 4:42 pm

The one party game of good cop/bad cop doesn’t work nearly as well when the good cop holds all the cards, and pisses on the people.

Alan Grayson Is A Street Fighting Man

By: Friday October 1, 2010 12:49 pm

Alan Grayson is a scrappy, ballsy, street fighting man, and I’d be afraid if I ever got on his bad side.

David Ellison for Cuyahoga County Executive

By: Friday October 1, 2010 9:52 am

Green Party candidate is running for Cuyahoga County executive in Ohio. He needs your help to win.

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