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Excerpts from newly posted articles
Telling America's Story, Truthfully
by Phyllis Stenerson-ProgressiveValues.org newsletter 5-12-09
America’s history is a work in progress, continually updated by people telling their own story or version of an event. All too often this story telling degenerates into spin with facts being included or omitted to influence the reader. (example described - conflicting definitions of "Southern Strategy")...
An essential component of a properly functioning political system is full and open access to the facts. For the American people to proactively engage in the political process and make responsible choices, they need to know our nation’s authentic history. And citizens need to be able to trust those who tell a part of the story. full text
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Of all the storylines emerging from the historic 2008 elections perhaps none has more impact on the future of our country than the rise of the Millennial Generation. These young 18- to 29-year-old Americans born between 1978 and 2000 represent the largest and most diverse generation in American history... What is most important about these voters is not their current predilection for Democratic candidates, however, but rather the deeply held progressive beliefs underlying their voting preferences. The progressive beliefs of these young adult voters could recast the core ideological battles that have defined our country’s post-Vietnam political discourse. The Political Ideology of the Millennial Generation from the Center for American Progress
Government can do many things, but it cannot transform the society. Only the people can accomplish that. They change the fabric of society gradually and in unannounced ways with their behavior and creativity, guided roughly by their enduring moral values. The Future of the American Dream by William Greider, The Nation
Obama is at heart neither "liberal" nor even (his word) "progressive," but truly a return to the origins of the American character…The fact is Obama is profoundly, truly, congenitally moderate; he is a moralist, who applies the most simple and profound principles and ethics to the search for a new American architecture of global leadership and for a new philosophy of civics and citizenship. Judging the next 100 days - Georgie Anne Geyer, Chicagotribune.com, May 7, 2009
In the diverse, fluid market of American religion there may be a demand, in other words, for grace, hope and reconciliation -- for a message of compassion and healing that appeals to people of every political background. It would be revolutionary -- but it would not be new. A Faith for The Nones by Michael GersonWashington Post, May 8, 2009
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ProgressiveValues.org
is in the concept stage of becoming a non-profit organization and is interested in "merging" with another well-established progressive non-profit so more people can be reached with the progressive vision for America's future. SpiritualPolitics.org has recently been aquired to provide increased depth in promoting progressive values as the base of public opinion and policy.
Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity
Paideia LLCis a not-for-profit-only micro-business founded and owned by Phyllis Stenerson, entrepreneur and progressive activist. The company creates and markets Progressive Values communication products. Paideia is seeking "partnerships" to help these communication products reach Americans nationwide.
www.ProgressiveValues.org includes
WiseThoughts.com and EducatingForCitizenship.com.
SpiritualPolitics.org will be included soon.
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Articles on values, ethics, religion and politics
The struggle to define America’s “true” religious heritage and values is wreaking havoc throughout our national community and reverberating around the world. People with a progressive worldview must become well informed and articulate about what kind of a country they want and why it matters. News and commentary about religion and politics have been abundant. Click here for recent articles so you can learn more about the current struggle for America's soul, also known as the culture wars. Phyllis Stenerson, editor
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The Network of Spiritual Progressives-Minnesota created a poster stating the principles of spiritual politics that is being given to elected officials to inspire decision making grounded in progressive values. To print out a free download, click here. Originals can be purchased with all proceeds going to NSP-MN. Contact Phyllis@progressivevalues.org. The poster reads:
Spiritual Politics
Leading from the heart.
Recognizing our oneness.
Governing with generosity.
Progressive Network - links to some organizations working to create a just and sustainable world (work in progress - partial list)
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution with all amendments including the Bill of Rights
Progressive Values - some ways progressive values can be articulated
Selected Quotations
Commentary by Phyllis Stenerson
Telling America's Story, Truthfully 5-12-09
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