What is Progressivism?

My recent article at NewsJunkiePost: What is Progressivism?

In the News

Glenn Beck suggests Progressives are prone to violence

In recent weeks Glenn Beck has promoted a documentary special titled "Revolutionary Holocaust" that he says shows "really disturbing and shocking stuff," purportedly to show "the dirty little secret" that progressives helped cause "some of the most horrifying outcomes in history." ...he has used violent rhetoric suggesting that progressives pose a physical danger to President Obama and "you." [...]

Limbaugh accuses Obama of "raping," declaring "war" on banks by proposing regulatory reform

After President Obama proposed regulatory reform over the financial services industry in order to avoid "operating under the same rules that led to its near collapse," media conservatives have stated that Obama is "bash[ing]" or engaged in a "war" on banks. Rush Limbaugh stated that Obama was "raping" banks. [...]

First Amendment Does Not Protect Criminal Activities By Staff At Religious Organizations, Says Americans United

The First Amendment’s religious liberty provisions do not shield houses of worship from liability when their staff members or volunteers commit crimes, Americans United for Separation of Church and State has told the Nevada Supreme Court. [...]

Military Advance: Religious Tolerance On The Upswing At The Air Force Academy

When a group of cadets who practice a nature-based religion sought a place to worship, they were granted permission to erect a stone circle. A new Interfaith Council meets once a month to discuss issues.[...]

Thursday, January 21, 2010