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POPULISM  

A look into the roots of Populism and its manifestation into Progressive politics. Highlights key differences between industry and farmer in American economy.

Populism appeals to everyone, but says nothing at all.

A seminar on Socialism, Capitalism, & Populism

An analysis of the legacy of Jacksonian populism and the beginnings of the Democratic Party.

Opinion on the idea of TABOR and its implementation's influence on conservation policies.

There are millions of disaffected and disenfranchised voices waiting to be heard. We are here among the poor, the working and middle classes. The heroes that we choose and the candidates we support find us here on the Internet. We are the New Populism.

In his transcription of Canuleius' speech, Livy describes the tribune's advocation of rights for the Roman lower-class plebians. Livy, however, leaves editorial undertones around the speech that reveal that he himself may be unconvinced.

This article takes a look at the John Edwards campaign and how his dropping out of the race will benefit Barack Obama the most.

The wide range of views expressed by this year's GOP Presidential candidates on the issues makes it sure that one man's candidate is another man's crisis. If the GOP allows the process to divide them, their problems will be worse than merely who their nominee is.

Mike Huckabee's chances to be Vice President on the 2008 Republican ticket are negigible

Released in 1947, this film carried the tagline, "Chaplin Changes! Can You?" It's a cinematic gem that carries a heavy weighted message. But be prepared for a darker tone.

Although India has been supposedly "liberalized" for over 15 years now, the new reality does not seem to have percolated down to our politicians and our labour courts.

Here is a rundown of the pros and cons of five potential running mates for Barack Obama.

Barack Obama's first critical decision if he is nominated by the Democratic convention will be choosing a running mate.

The current state of our social security system poses a risk to the assets you accumulate in a tax-deferred account. This article discusses that risk and how to manage it.

Illinois Senator Barack Obama propels himself toward the presidency without the help of long-time civil rights pioneers. What happened? Could it be that the old guard snub of Obama is a perverse attempt to preserve their legacy?

Edwards and Obama are both running as outsiders, against Washington, both are you young, fresh faces. But there is one underlying difference I've noticed when Obama supporters talk about Barack, and when Edwards supporters talk about John.

When looking at the results of the CNN/YouTube Republican debate last night in order to tell who won the war of words on issues like abortion and immigration depends on which audience a particular candidate was playing for.

This is a film well worth watching, for some people...

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee makes light of potential assassination of Barack Obama during a speech at the N.R.A. Convention

A biography of Oscar-winning screenwriter Dalton Trumbo

The Republicans used to offer responsible foreign policies and responsible economic policies. Today that is not the case anymore.

The nation has suffered through enough incompetence at the highest levels, it's time for a change.

Each of the two major parties is crippled from permanent victory by the presence of a few idiotic caucuses within their respective ranks. Whichever party wants to win the nation needs to get rid of some of its base.

The Republican party has made a practice of branding foes 'elitists' at least since the 2004 election when George W. Bush faced off against John Kerry. It's just one of Karl Rove's contributions to our political discourse. Now they're at it again.

Evita Peron made a huge impact for Argentina. Read how she did it, and why she is so important to the Argentine culture

Barack Obama appears to be a narcissist.

Mike Huckabee Blows His Chances at Vice Presidency With Shameless Remark at N.R.A. Convention

This article is a commentary from me on how this endorsement from Edwards does little for Edwards, while possibly helping Obama a good deal.

Changing domestic alliances are also important to understanding of the US elections, and the inclusion and exclusion of voters based on sex, race and class.

Part One of a biography of John Hay "Jock" Whitney

Is it just a Utopian idea to break the glass ceiling?

An indigestible novel from the 1960s, is suddenly regaining popularity. What does this mean?

The crisis of unstable global finance can be addressed by using Louis Kelso's idea of the ESOP, or employee stock ownership plan. Thomas Frank, in addition to William Greider, presents his arguments.

Outcome - why Postmodernism arose? Characteristics, historical context, philosophy etc.

A look at the potential candidacy of Senator Sam Brownback in the 2008 presidential election.

During the first portion of Reconstruction, Americans were uninterested in politics. As interest peaked in the late Nineteenth Century, topics like women's rights, racism and religion were on everyone's mind.

So yes, you are very much a tax slave, whether you agree with that concept or not. Whether you're a willing slave or an unwilling one, a happy slave, a miserable one, or just an apathetic one.

Postmodernism can be thought of as a product of changes of our times. A look at postmodern poetry helps us to understand postmodernity and vice versa. Through this understanding, we gain another perspective through which to view our current time period

A look at the debate over trust busting during the Progressive Era, through the eyes of Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.

Historical/political biography of one of the founding fathers of the Black Panther movement. Includes the development and history of one of America's most profound revolutionaries and inspirational Black socialist activists.

A study of three movies directed by Robert Redford. This is also a history of the man himself. Robert Redford is a man passionate about recording the history of the old west and passionate about preserving what we have taken for granted.

In the period between 1870 and 1930, the populist movement concentrated on righting the wrongs of industry and economy, while the progressive movement strove for a fairer, more moral social aspect of America.

An assortment of outlines and lectures on the Gilded Age and the 1970s for college level history courses.

An overview of the presidential election of 1824, in which John Quincy Adams won a congressional vote for electoral votes over Andrew Jackson, William Crawford, and Henry Clay.

An overview of the 1924 presidential election, in which Republican Calvin Coolidge defeated Democrat John Davis and Progressive Robert La Follette.

When a fringe conspiracy theorist cites a newspaper article to support his contention that George W. Bush planned 9/11 to help the Jews steal Iraq's oil, say, chances are that article was published in the American Free Press.

Bob Corker is running against Harold Ford Jr. in the Tennessee Senate Race. His tactics, backed if not created by the RNC, include running false ads against Ford and then having Corker distance himself from them.

How culturally displaced societal groups are slowly forcing their way into the mainstream.

A tug of war over taxes has developed between local governments fat on property tax revenue, and the people of Florida, represented by their State Legislators. A call has been made for citizen action.

Political cartoon propaganda involves a close scrutiny of the political system and politicians.

There was a time the word guru was associated with a remarkably great person of erudition with a sound value system behind him.Unfortunately we now seem to face a situation where there are as many gurus as there are human beings!

All right...I can here the hard-line Right-Wing/Neocons amongst us saying, "How can you use the words Neoconservative/Right-Wing and Socialistic/Communistic Debacle in the same sentence?". Be patient and you'll see!

A look at the theories of Democratization in Eastern Europe through the lens of the Internet and Internet policy.

This article is a powerful condemnation of the ruthless neo-Communist dictator who rules the land of Belarus.

All the documents presented straightforward on how Hillary steals and manipulates while being the junior New York Senator.

The United States has lost its center through destructive centrifugal politics. America seems spinning out of control. It has become a non-populist, dollar-driven, elitist democracy. Centrism can be a powerful metaphor and tool for national renewal, if it is also populist.

Examining and handicapping the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.

The Populist and Progressive movements were two of the most important social movements in American history. The ideas and influences can still be felt in politics today.

what happened that caused the Depression and, prior to that, how was Theodore Roosdevelt responsible for the partial success of the Progressive Party.

Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin, anticipating the "experience gap" which will be emphasized between her and Joe Biden, has opted for a classic "Us versus Them" populist message. Will it work?