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The Union Difference: Fair Wages and Benefits
The continuing debate over our economic inequality focuses on globalization and technology. These are seen as the determinants of our transformed economy and rising inequality. Remedies usually focus on better education and more training. But this explanation largely omits discussion … Continue reading
Posted in Labor
Tagged decent benefits, labor, wages
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Confederate Flag: Heritage And Hate
Slavery and Jim Crow discrimination cast a long shadow on American society. Racial hatred remains a potent force in our society, as a recent horrific event reminds us. On June 17, a white gunman massacred nine blacks in a Charleston … Continue reading
Posted in Progressive Community
Tagged Confederacy, confederate flag, Jim Crow, racism, Slavery
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The American Civil Liberties Union: Protecting the Rights of All
by Ralph Scharnau Founded in 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) strives to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The modern civil liberties movement owes much to … Continue reading
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Tagged ACLU, civil liberties
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TPP Not About Trade
Flush the TPP by Ralph Scharnau This opinion piece is not about the newest bathroom tissue! Rather TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) refers to a free trade agreement among 12 countries, the United States, Canada, and Mexico as well as Australia, Brunei, … Continue reading
Posted in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Tagged TPP, TPP Fast Track, Trans Pacific Partnership
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Education Reformers Fail To Address Source Of Problem
Tenure, Unions, and K-12 Teachers by Ralph Scharnau Public schools are required to educate all people, and they embody the hard-won principles of equity and inclusion. Public school teaching has become the most controversial profession in America. No other profession … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged education, education reform, Teacher tenure
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A Progressive Agenda For The New Congress
The 2014 midterm elections are over. Republicans won with no platform, no plan, and no vision. They rode a wave of discontent with government and blamed Obama. While the GOP savors its impressive electoral successes, many voters remain discouraged. A … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Congress
Tagged 2014 Midterm Election, economy, minimum wage, progressive congress
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Sports Teams and Racial Slurs
by Ralph Scharnau Team monikers at all levels of sports–professional and amateur–often rely on First Americans for the words on their jerseys and inspiration for their cartoonish mascots. The impact is nationwide because the National Football League, with a number … Continue reading
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Tagged Native Americans, sports monikers
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Election 2014: Democrats Have Clear Policy Positions – Republicans Obstruct And Have No Ideas
Thinking About the 2014 Elections by Ralph Scharnau Midterm elections draw fewer voters than presidential elections. This year’s midterm elections promise a turnout of 40 percent, the highest since 1982, reflecting sharp differences on issues and unprecedented campaign spending. The … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign
Tagged Election 2014, Iowa polling locations, where to vote in Iowa
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Corporate Inversions: The Great American Tax Dodge
by Ralph Scharnau Most of us have seen the ads where large, multinational.corporations proudly proclaim a deep devotion to American workers and communities. But rather than taking responsibility for supporting the workers and communities that create the conditions for their … Continue reading
Posted in Corporate Greed
Tagged Corporate inversions, U.S. corporate tax rate
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Dangers Of The Hobby Lobby Ruling
Across country there has been a storm of lawsuits. They reflect contested rights as some businesses and institutions ask for express legal permission to use religion to discriminate based on sexual orientation, sex and gender identity. Just over a month … Continue reading
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