Doctor: 'I work like a slave' yet fears 'socialist' Medicare for All

Doctor: ‘I work like a slave’ for hospitals & insurance yet fears ‘socialist’ Medicare for All

February 20, 2019 By Egberto Willies

Indoctrination and ideology are powerful. This doctor was unable to see that the current system enslaves him by design and the one he fears liberates him.

Establishment Democrats malign Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and millennials at their peril

February 19, 2019 By Egberto Willies

This is the year Democrats must get a spine. It is no time to run to the center by once again disregarding millennials and a large part of their natural base.

Houston Needs a Progressive Candidate for Mayor

February 18, 2019 By Daniel Cohen

Houston’s progressive left has never gotten along with Mayor Sylvester Turner, and he hasn’t exactly made overtures to them.

Went toe to toe with a selfish millionaire who believes he is more worthy than workers

February 17, 2019 By Egberto Willies

This millionaire shows exactly what capitalism has taught him. In his world the only thing that matters is capital. The worker is expedient.

Princeton Professor Eddie Glaude, Jr. points out the real problem with capitalism

February 17, 2019 By Egberto Willies

Sometimes one can really get a point over using keywords that when analyzed, tells the story. Eddie Glaude Jr. was a master today.

Paris Texas Liberal pastor’s Open Letter dares County Republicans ‘MAGA’

February 17, 2019 By Egberto Willies

Pastor Vaughan Coyle would have none of it. She understands that she must speak up whenever she sees injustices of any type.

Elizabeth Warren must be defended like this by all Progressive bloggers

February 14, 2019 By Egberto Willies

We will need to be relentless with our defense and counter-attacks for Elizabeth Warren. Robert Reich hit the nail on the head.

If Americans were greedy, millionaire & billionaire plutocrats wouldn’t stand a chance

February 13, 2019 By Egberto Willies

Greed is the desire to have a lot with the absence of producing anything of value. Too often we treat the greedy as makers when in fact they are the takers.

We must take back our wealth from the super rich methodically before it is too late

February 12, 2019 By Egberto Willies

Many think that when anyone criticizes the super rich—specifically the multimillionaires and the billionaires—that it stems from nothing more than wealth envy. While that may be true for a few who themselves were unable to attain that feat, for most it is about equity and fairness. Most remember the speech about greed given by Michael Douglas’ character […]

A 22-year-old kid gave this old activist a boost and faith in the youth

February 9, 2019 By Egberto Willies

It is amazing that a kid can change one’s immediate perception. But more importantly one should note what one can learn just giving them space to articulate their thoughts.