Obama and the Left's Old Schism

However, another branch of progressives – let’s call them the “pragmatists” – recognize the daunting challenges that a liberal politician faces in the United States because the Right has built such a powerful propaganda apparatus, dominating the message reaching the American people through newspapers, magazines, books, cable TV, talk radio and the Internet.

When a liberal politician also has to deal with careerist mainstream journalists ... Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 18, 2009

Parry uses his perspective of recent history to strongly make the point that progress in this country requires progressive people to have a strong voice in the media.

My main point now when it comes to Obama, however, is this: not that he shouldn’t be criticized when he does the wrong thing (at Consortiumnews.com, we’ve written ... More »

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by Randy Morrow - Oct. 19, 2009

So, there was little outrage on the Left when Bush stole the presidency by preventing a full recount of votes in Florida. Some Nader supporters told me it wasn’t worth ... More »

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