Arthur Lieber's Political Blog
Progressive thoughts and strategies for the future
You may not like what Donald Trump has to say, but you have to admit that there is a certain openness, even rawness, to what he says. Politics is such a canned sport; it’s almost like professional wrestling with everything scripted in advance. Many progressives have had trouble with the status quo and the platitudes … Read moreWhat Progressives can learn from Donald Trump
Like the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, the nuclear deal between Iran and five other countries including the United States is complicated, and the devil is in the details. When we’re talking about centrifuges, yellow cake, and a host of other components, it is very difficult for the layman to assess the trustworthiness of the agreement. In … Read moreAfter TPP, Obama may have a tough time convincing some on Iran deal
In the worst nightmare for progressives, Hillary Clinton will become president and be a tool of Wall Street and other entrenched interests. The flip view is that Clinton will bring about progressive transformation in ways that Barack Obama never could. The real question is whether Hillary Clinton wants to lead women to the left in … Read moreHillary can do what Barack could not: Winning women over to a progressive agenda