Truth and Rumors – Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The reason the issue of “Did AOC own the bar?” matters is because the relationship between a person and the means of production determines their class
Progressive Compass Volume 2, Issue 7
What’s New Real Progressives is always progressing. Here’s what’s new for us lately and what we’re working on. The Case for a Job Guarantee Pavlina Tcherneva, the queen of the Job Guarantee, is an old friend of Real Progressives. Her long-awaited book makes the case that unemployment is neither necessary nor inevitable but is a …
I Hear America Mourning
“There is nothing more tragic than to find an individual bogged down in the length of life, devoid of breadth.” – Martin Luther King, Jr “Besides, They’ll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed— I, too, am America.” – Langston Hughes I Hear America Mourning For their dark brother Floyd murdered knee in the …
Progressive Compass Volume 2, Issue 6
What’s New Real Progressives is always progressing. Here’s what’s new for us lately and what we’re working on. Real Progressives Endorses Lacy Watson! Although news outlets in West Virginia “inexplicably” failed to report his historic nomination, Real Progressives is proud to endorse Lacy Watson (D), the first African-American candidate for West Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District. …
Disband The Police
As you can see, there’s a lot of work to be done. Laws to change, customs to break, people to hire for jobs that will help heal our community instead of harm it. The first thing to do is to defund or even disband your local police. From there, we may begin to build stronger, more cohesive communities.
Peace Is Not the Result of Violent Repression
Pain is an essential function that calls attention to a problem; the worse the problem, the worse it hurts. As this pain deepens and becomes more consequential in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, demands for peace and order directed at demonstrators are clearly made in bad faith. The underlying condition must be addressed before it will stop causing pain – without justice, there can be no peace.
The Long Overdue Call to Abolish Predatory Policing Policies
We need to stop wasting our communities’ resources arming and training the police to more effectively protect the rich and fill up jails,… and instead invest in raising the standard of living for all in our communities, addressing crime at its source… Poverty.
Community QE, Digital Greenbacks, and the Expansion of Democracy
Join our June National Outreach Call with special guest Robert Hockett.
Lacy Watson Wins Historic Race in WV’s 3rd District
Although news outlets in West Virginia “inexplicably” failed to report his historic nomination as the first African-American for West Virginia’s 3rd District for Congress, Real Progress in Action is proud to endorse Lacy Watson (D). Lacy is greatly recognized for his work in the community as well as social justice initiatives across the state. Watson, …
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Christian Progress
A new series of articles from the co-editor in chief about the intersection of progressivism and Christianity.