Most of us are used to thinking about the current power dynamic within the Democratic Party in binary terms: Progressive vs Establishment.

Yet in the Byzantine world of big party politics, a dual-faction, 'us vs them' paradigm does a poor job of explaining the reasons for the endless shifting alliances and seemingly contradictory rhetoric of many Democrats.

I argue that instead of two, there are actually three major centers of influence within the Democratic party, and that recognizing the similarities and differences between them is essential to understanding the struggle for control.

Former President Jimmy Carter had a warning for Democrats yesterday.

Back in 2015, I proposed a “Declaration of Rights And Grievances” [link is to TOP] for the Progressive Movement, having in mind the Declarations of earlier American political movements. Here's the Constitutional basis for that proposal, and how I believe it can unify our movement.

Officially the Democratic Party supports two resolutions that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s vote to end net neutrality rules. However, there is serious lobbying to defend the FCC's position.

New Jersey is holding their Democratic primary for Governor today, and a "progressive" is leading in the polls.

To begin, I apologize. This essay will mostly just be a stream of consciousness rant, so any contradictions or irregularities...well they will just be baked into the cake.

The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them

Philip K. Dick

It has to be said: Progressive is dead.
Yes, it is.