Doug Hughes, an actual USPS mailman, landed his own gyrocopter on the Capital lawn to personally deliver letters to Congress. The letters address the problem of corruption in politics, and its solution – campaign finance reform. I have thought about walking away from this whole thing, because it’s crazy. And I have thought about beingContinue reading “Doug Hughes’ Democracy Club”
Author Archives: JoAnn Chateau
Inequality for All: Film Review
Editor’s Note:Inequality for All was released in 2013. The content is presented by economist Robert Reich, and is based on his 2010 book, Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future. Robert Reich is also professor of public policy at UC Berkley and former Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton. The new documentary, Inequality forContinue reading “Inequality for All: Film Review”
Senator Bernie Sanders: Progressive Champion
Who is Bernie Sanders? He’s the Vermont Senator, an Independent member of Congress, and a champion for progressive reform. Philosophically, he’s a Democratic Socialist…
The Butler: Film Review
The Butler is a story about the life and career of Cecil Gaines, African-American White House butler. He served through eight presidencies, from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan. You see a whole chunk of American history through his eyes…
Progressive Graffiti 