In episode 9 of “A Year Long Conversation” we dissect the divisions in the progressive movement between age, gender, and particularly race. Because there’s a weird phenomenon out there: young, white progressives who have had relatively good lives seem to think that even black leaders are now part of “The Machine.” They seem to view themselves as more…
Tag: Bill Clinton
Neither Hillary (Nor Her Supporters) Are “Sexist”
We’ve seen a great number of hyperbole and hysteria in this (seemingly) never-ending primary season. [George R. R. Martin was right, Winter will last for years.] Still, perhaps nothing has been as greatly misrepresented or faux-outraged over than the ridiculous assertion that Hillary Clinton is somehow sexist towards women. It “started” with Madeleine Albright and…
Episode 4–Are Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump Flip Sides of the Same Coin?
In Episode 4, Alabama Liberal and Blue in Alabama ask burning questions like: Can Martin O’Malley get his own wife’s vote? Why do most Democrats spell Obama e-b-o-l-a and how surprising is it that Hillary is the one defending him? Does Ted Cruz’s own dog like him? And why do young feminists think a “Game…