Democrats.org Socialist Party USA AIPAC - The American Israel Public Affairs Committee Local Green Party | Web Sites for County and Regional Green Parties State of American Political Ideology, 2009: A National Study of Political Values and Beliefs SOURCE: AP/Susan Walsh With large Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress and an ambitious new president who campaigned and won election on promises of bold changes, the potential for true progressive governance is greater than at any point in decades. By John Halpin and Karl Agne | March 11, 2009 Dowload the full report (pdf) Download the executive summary (pdf) Report: New Progressive America: Twenty Years of Demographic, Geographic, and Attitudinal Changes Across the Country Herald a New Progressive Majority by Ruy Teixeira Interactive Map: A New Progressive America Interactive Quiz: Progressive Quiz Introduction and summary The growing progressive movement in the United States finds itself at a historic and propitious crossroads. The 2008 presidential election not only solidified demographic and partisan shifts toward the Democratic Party but also marked a significant turn in the ideological landscape of the electorate. Composite ideology measures The American Dream
Political Issues that Matter - Ralph Nader's Views on the Issues Remember, these issues represent the tip of the political iceberg. But they are indicative of the corporate domination of the Democratic and Republican parties. Click on any of the issues in the table below for more information the issues that matter for 2008, or find out more about the Nader/Gonzalez position on other important issues, including the environment, social, fiscal, market, labor, political and foreign policy. Ralph Nader on the Political Issues that Matter Shift the Power To illustrate how little has changed in four years, other than conditions becoming worse, the 2008 Nader/Gonzalez campaign is posting these policy positions on various injustices, necessities, and redirections that were prepared initially for the 2004 Nader/Camejo campaign. Affirmative action Agriculture American agriculture is being dominated by two contrary trends in the 21st Century. Climate Change The Nader campaign believes it is time to break our addiction to fossil fuels. Consumer Justice Corporate Crime
The Greens/Green Party USA Health care reform benefit changes in 2011 - Mar. 3 By Parija Kavilanz, senior writerMarch 3, 2011: 6:01 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Under health care reform, consumers will see several new changes to their insurance coverage this year, the most significant of which affects the nation's 47 million Medicare beneficiaries. Amy Bergner, principal with global benefits consulting firm Mercer, said senior citizens who are also Medicare enrollees will see the biggest effects. "One of the most important changes is how much seniors will now pay for prescription medicines," Bergner said. Here's what you need to know: 50% discount on prescription drugs: On Jan. 1, drugmakers began giving seniors a 50% discount on brand-name prescription medicines filled in the Medicare Part D "coverage gap." When Medicare beneficiaries fall into the coverage gap, also known as the "donut hole," Medicare stops paying for drug coverage and patients can't afford to pay for drugs out-of-pocket. Share this
TomPaine.Com - Home Perceived Need for Third Party Reaches New High This article is part of an ongoing series analyzing how the government shutdown and the debate over raising the debt ceiling are affecting Americans' views of government, government leaders, political parties, the economy, and the country in general. PRINCETON, NJ -- Amid the government shutdown, 60% of Americans say the Democratic and Republicans parties do such a poor job of representing the American people that a third major party is needed. That is the highest Gallup has measured in the 10-year history of this question. A new low of 26% believe the two major parties adequately represent Americans. The results are consistent with Gallup's finding of more negative opinions of both parties since the shutdown began, including a new low favorable rating for the Republican Party, and Americans' widespread dissatisfaction with the way the nation is being governed. A majority of Americans have typically favored a third party in response to this question. Implications Survey Methods