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What are Progressives
Progressives Led Efforts to Bring
Social Security
Medicare
Anti-racism
Labor rights
Civil liberties
Women's rights
Living wage jobs
40-hour work week
Workplace safety
Consumer rights
Voting rights
Food safety laws
Drug safety laws
Antitrust legislation
Fair tax rates
An end to unjust wars
Child labor laws
College financial aid
Home tax deductions
School modernization
Pollution controls
Conservation efforts
In almost every case, conservatives opposed these efforts that better the lives of Americans
 

The origins of the progressive movement date back to the 1880s. Progressivism describes a political movement and ideology in which subscribers believe in progress, change, or reform, particularly in regard to who has control over the government. Progressives tend not to like the status quo and see the current political climate as being dominated by corporate interests. Progressives embrace pluralism and individual human freedom. Progressives are a diversified bunch. They come from all political parties with a full range of human characteristics.

Progressive ideology supports human rights, living wages, pacifism, consumer safety, healthcare reform, a stop to corruption in politics, an end to corporate welfare, environmental protections, and Social Security. They champion consumer rights and seek a government run by the people rather than special interest groups. Progressives advocate staying out of unjust military conflicts.

Without progressives we would not have unemployment benefits, public libraries, a women's right to vote, environmental protections such as clean air, food safety, a 5-day work week, living wages, child labor laws, desegregation, national parks, Social Security, Medicare, and many other things - several are listed to the right - that people take for granted and make our nation great.

 
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News Corp Implicated in Climategate Hacking
Neil Wallis, working for Scotland Yard and secretly employed by News Corp, illegally kept Rupert Murdoch's media empire apprized of what and whom the police were investigating in hacking scandals.
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Keith Olbermann gone from MSNBC. Now on Current TV
I have no doubt that "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" was taken off the air at MSNBC because Comcast got the majority stake in NBC Universal. Comcast is controlled by the Roberts family who are neo-conservatives. Steve Burke, the new CEO of NBC Universal (NBCU), has also donated heavily to the Republican Party.
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George Bush and GOP to blame for current economic problems
According to a CNN survey, more Americans hold Republicans responsible for the bad economy. Fifty-three percent polled blame George W. Bush and the GOP. One third blame Barack Obama and Democrats.
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True stories of bloggers who secretly feed on partisan cash
"It’s standard operating procedure" to pay bloggers for favorable coverage, says one Republican campaign operative. A GOP blogger-for-hire estimates that "at least half the bloggers that are out there" on the Republican side "are getting remuneration in some way beyond ad sales."
 
Voter Registration: Registering To Vote Note: Laws and procedures vary from state-to-state.
Source: League of Women Voters California
1. Why do I have to register to vote?
2. How do I register to vote?
3. Do I ever have to re-register to vote?
4. Why do I have to choose a political party?
5. I've never heard of some parties on the registration form - what are they?
6. What if I don't support one political party?
7. What if I register but my name isn't at the polling place?
8. Why don't I get to vote for the same things as my friends do?
9. Can I register to vote in more than one place?
10. How do 'motor voter' laws work?
 

ANSWERS TO VOTING ISSUES

Voting laws and procedures vary widely from state-to-state.

According to the Federal Election Commission, you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be a resident of the state in which you're planning to register (If you just moved to a new state for school, you can take part in absentee voting.)
  • Be at least 18-years-old at the time of the next election

Use the resources below to register to vote or update voter registration, find a local polling place, learn voting identification requirements, and get early voting and absentee ballot information.

If your questions about voter registration or any part of the election process aren't answered below, contact your county election officials.

 
Map of US Register to Vote HereVoter Registration: Get Registered or Check Your Registration Info

With few exceptions, states require that you register several days before you can vote in an election. If you need to register to vote, update voter registration, or check to see if you're registered to vote, use the menu below.
 
democracy pictureFind Your Polling Place

Many states offer online services that help you look up your local voting Website. Other sites list contact information for local election officials who are trained to help you find your polling place. Select your place of residence below.
 
Image of passport & identificationKnow What Kind of ID to Bring

Learn ID requirements where you plan to vote. State laws vary greatly so pay close attention to the information provided below. Select your state from the drop down menu for instructions.
 
Absentee Voting ImageMake Your Vote Count: Absentee and Early Voting

You may be eligible to vote prior to the election as an absentee or early voter. For details, select your state from the menu below. You should call your local election office if anything is unclear to you.
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An INTENSE moment of TRUTH with MAINSTREAM Media — Dylan Ratigan
Money in politics is the root of all political evil
"We've got a real problem! This is a mathematical fact! Tens of trillions of dollars are being extracted from the United States of America." It's being extracted though banking, through trade, and through taxes and not a single politician will step forward to deal with this. Two examples of this are: Corporate tax loopholes cost us $60 billion dollars per year. Closing offshore tax havens could generate $100 billion dollars per year.
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The RepubliCorp Party
Secret campaign cash from corporations and foreign entities are jeopardizing the American electoral system integrity. Ask Congress to stop it.
 
CNN Stories    Latest News From CNN Politics
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Debate coach: Romney beats Gingrich at own game
The first competitive debating technique I teach is AARP. No, I don't tell my teams to debate like older people. Argue. Attack. Respond. Presence. Mitt Romney has improved in all four areas, and I can't overstate how important that was.

Welch to GOP: Treat Paul with care
Jack Welch says that while Ron Paul will not be the Republican nominee for president, he's a valuable asset for the GOP.

Five things we learned from Thursday's debate
Mitt Romney appeared to get his swagger back and turned in a strong performance in Thursday's CNN/Republican Party of Florida debate. Here are five things we learned Thursday night.

Debate's buzz-worthy moments
Florida has been dubbed "ground zero" of the Republican presidential contest, so it should come as no surprise that candidates would throw tough punches in the last debate before the state's voters go to the polls.

Super PACs' money could tip balance of power in Congress
The 2010 Supreme Court ruling that allows unlimited contributions by corporations and unions has already affected the 2012 presidential campaign. But it could play a larger part in the balance of power in Congress this fall.

Senate rejects attempt to prevent debt ceiling hike
The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected a measure that would have prevented a $1.2 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, putting an end to legislative debate on the politically contentious issue until after the November presidential election.

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Twitter's New Censorship Policy Ignites Global Outrage
NEW YORK — Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday a...

Former Boston Mayor Dies At 82
BOSTON — Former Mayor Kevin H. White, who led the city for 16 years including racially turbulent times in the 1970s and was credited w...

Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points -- SOTU Review
What is possibly the most striking thing about Obama's message is that he's going to run as a strong foreign policy president -- something t...

North Dakota Law Restricting Medication Abortion Is Challenged On 'U...
There is only one abortion clinic in North Dakota, and state lawmakers passed a bill last summer that would effectively ban medication abort...

President May Have To Vacate Oval Office Next Year
Barack Obama, Newt Gingrich, and Mitt Romney are already knee-deep in what many observers are saying could be the nastiest presidential bid ...

Jan Brewer Sets Date For Special Election To Fill Gabrielle Giffords'...
PHOENIX, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Friday ordered a special general election to be held on June 12 to fill the... ...

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