Progressivism Archives


Is health reform a matter of justice?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

(Author: Robert F. Sasseen) Is affordable healthcare for all a question of individual rights, or a requirement of the common good? (more…)

“Best Keepers of the People’s Liberties?”

Monday, November 16th, 2009

James Madison, the father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, asked, ”Who are the Best Keepers of the People’s Liberties?” in a 1792 article in the National Gazette, a Republican newspaper critical of the ruling Federalist party. The question is always relevant. (more…)

Why Democrats call their critics liars

Monday, October 19th, 2009

In their public statements on health insurance reform, Democratic spokesmen have consistently dismissed those with objections to government health care as liars. (more…)

Trust & credibility eroding for BHO

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

President Obama’s poll numbers have been falling, which is to be expected in difficult economic times. It was inevitable (more…)

What is the future for newspapers?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

In recent years several major metropolitan newspapers have gone out of business and more have cut back considerably on their coverage. (more…)

‘Corporatocracy’ bashed at Regis

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

John Perkins, far-left author of the book Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, came to Regis University this week (more…)

Calling socialists by their right name

Friday, March 20th, 2009

They used to call themselves Liberals, until “liberal” took on negative connotations. Now they prefer to be called Progressives, but in truth (more…)