My family is nuts. The church I grew up in is nuts. My husband suffers from post-Southern Baptist stress disorder. Help us find a new (liberal) church home!
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posted by tigerjade
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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Last year, I got my mom (a dedicated Northeastern liberal) subscriptions to several liberal magazines for Christmas. She loves Mother Jones hugely, and is OK on American Prospect and The Nation. This year, I want to renew the magazines she likes and send her more as well. The Atlantic is definitely in the mix, but are there others that I'm missing? Liberal books are good as well.
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posted by rednikki
on Oct 19, 2012 -
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Is it fair and accurate of me to believe that my liberalism is not tainted by the massive harm caused by communist dictators and other historical "leftist" movements that have caused great harm?
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posted by jsturgill
on Oct 19, 2012 -
27 answers
My brother is asking for research help, and it's definitely not my area of expertise. Can anyone help him out? He needs books on energy use, but he
wants them biased. Yes.
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posted by timepiece
on Apr 2, 2012 -
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I need a book recommendation for my conservative parents, something of critical thinking subject matter but not tip them off its picked to change the way they think.
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posted by MiltonRandKalman
on Dec 7, 2011 -
20 answers
What are some examples of "proto-liberal" revolutions, or liberal revolutions attempted before those in the United States and France?
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posted by edguardo
on Nov 21, 2011 -
12 answers
Just moved to Houston; my girlfriend is looking for a Catholic church with liberal leanings - is that even possible?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2011 -
8 answers
Where can I find satirical lyrics for Billy Bragg songs inspired by his support for Nick Clegg
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posted by bonecrusher
on Apr 21, 2011 -
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“A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy but won't cross the street to vote in a national election”
Why is there an apparent apathy of political participation in America, and to extend it a bit, how come voting turn-out is higher in some countries in others even if the countries in comparison are both recognized liberal democracies?
posted by espada0
on Mar 10, 2011 -
27 answers
Which city is a better place for a divorced woman in her early 40s to find a male partner (mid-30s to late 40s, roughly); a group of likeminded liberal, intellectual friends, and a decent technical writing job -- Austin or Chicago?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 29, 2010 -
11 answers
I have agreed to read a book by Bill O'Rielly that my dad wants me to read, if I can pick out the next book he reads. What should I pick?
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posted by dpx.mfx
on Oct 31, 2010 -
38 answers
I want to quit grad school and start a career. I'm 25 with a BA in English. I know times are tough, but this PhD program -- and the quality of life that accompanies it -- are even tougher. I can do this, right?
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posted by earlofrochester
on May 25, 2010 -
16 answers
How do I get over working for a company that I am morally and ethically against? This is my first job out of college.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2010 -
47 answers
When and why did modern liberals, especially bloggers, begin to label themselves as "progressives"? Why do they do so?
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posted by hiteleven
on Jan 20, 2010 -
28 answers
Can you help me find a good progressive magazine to get? I'm looking for something that has in-depth, credible reporting, isn't too shrill, and covers a variety of political, scientific/environmental, and cultural topics.
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posted by thirteenkiller
on Dec 14, 2009 -
21 answers
What's a good rebuttal to this famous quote?
"If you're not a liberal at 20, you have no heart, and if you're not a conservative at 40, you have no head." Winston Churchill
posted by wsg
on Mar 26, 2009 -
52 answers
How do I find a family therapist/counselor in Waco, TX that can help, rather than judge, my polyamorous relationship?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2009 -
6 answers
What responsibility does the Bush administration bear for the current financial crisis?
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posted by Lownotes
on Mar 25, 2009 -
28 answers
Can a person be an evangelical Christian and still be a political liberal? This may sound like a simple question but I am open to any and all answers...I find my political views excepting a very few far right beliefs all fall far left....do I have my ducks in a row or do these two worlds necessarily conflict....and yes, I am voting for Obama.
posted by snap_dragon
on Sep 24, 2008 -
55 answers
Is it possible to make a decent, relatively steady living in (liberal to center left) politics in Raleigh NC? If so what job(s) should I start looking for?
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Jan 4, 2008 -
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A student of mine (college junior) asked me to give him a list of progressively-oriented blogs, films, and websites. I have a few ideas for him, but would like to solicit the hive mind for more.
posted by chicainthecity
on Dec 18, 2007 -
10 answers
How can a person who doesn't even have a blog start a meme like thing, a cultural change or influence based on word play?
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posted by snsranch
on Oct 25, 2007 -
18 answers
The social justice non-profit I work for is currently participating in a contest run by Six Degrees. Basically, if we are one of the six non-profits that have the largest
unique number of on-line donations (given to our organization through a specific link) we'll get grant that doubles the money we raised, up to $10,000. (In other words, we need to have the most givers, not raise the most cash.) Can you suggest any socially progressive/liberal/lefty blogs (along the lines of DailyKos or
Turn Maine Blue) with decent readerships that might be willing to plug our group and help us gather donations? The contest ends on Sunday at 11:59 pm, and although we've pushed hard via emails, etc. with our own contacts and member base (we're currently in the top ten), we need to expand our reach quickly if we're going to end up in the top six.
posted by anastasiav
on Sep 12, 2007 -
4 answers
Looking for suggestions to help us decide where to move.
My wife, daughter (2yrs old) and I presently live in Atlanta, GA. We are interesting in moving and were interested in getting some opinions.
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posted by bydar
on Jan 13, 2007 -
19 answers
I have some ideas about creating a sort of web site or "netroots" organization around promoting progressive, liberal, and anti-authoritarian ideas, as opposed to a lot of what I see online which mostly concerns itself with the short term goal of getting democrats elected -- not that that's not important, but I don't see much focus on long term strategy and ideas. Anyway I'm wondering if there are any grants I can apply for to help get started.
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posted by delmoi
on Sep 1, 2006 -
8 answers
I'm looking for songs that you associate with Liberal ideals. (Or "progressive" ideals, if you prefer.) Examples: "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen,
"If It Were Up to Me" by Cheryl Wheeler, "I'm Not the Man" by Natalie Merchant/10,000 Maniacs, "War" by Edwin Starr, etc. I'd prefer the songs weren't blatantly "Republicans suck and Bush is mean" (though "When the President Talks to God" is a fine song); I'm looking more for songs about social activism and progressive ideals, about the things that Liberals typically hold important. (Songs about the general state of the world are fine, too: "Ball of Confusion", etc.)
posted by jdroth
on Apr 12, 2006 -
82 answers
This post had me wondering: Is there a difference between progressive and liberal? Is it a difference in kind, in degree, or some of each? Is it a case of using one word because the opposition uses the other perjoratively?
Started to ask this in that thread, then realized it would derail the discussion...
posted by alumshubby
on May 28, 2005 -
12 answers
What makes you switch sides? There's the old saying that if you're not a liberal at twenty you have no heart, and if you're not a conservative by 60 you have no money/brain... but what events actually make people change? I'm pretty liberal myself and don't really see myself changing, but obviously people do. What event made you change, from one perspective to the other?
posted by rooftop secrets
on Mar 6, 2005 -
45 answers
Now that the election is over, I'd like to ask a question about preparing for the next one. I'm
still struggling with being (or not being) a political person. My problem is that I can't stand us-vs-them mentality. If a political discussion veers into "those insane democrats" or "those horrible republicans," by brain turns off. I know some will disagree, but I think there are very few complex issues that are black & white. So it's hard for me to believe that one party is right and the other is wrong. But most commentators seem to be "liberals" or "conservatives." I know I'm supposed to listen to them both and then make my own informed decision. But I'd love to find some writers (or speakers) who are deeply independent. I want to read columns by someone who regularly says, "the democrats are right about X and wrong about Y, whereas the republicans are right about A but wrong about B." And it would help if this person (people?) is a good writer, smart and knowlegeable about history. Where do you find the writers who are interested in facts -- not sides?
posted by grumblebee
on Nov 3, 2004 -
21 answers
Debating politics with a (conservative) friend last night, we got to talking about the whole "mission acomplished" thing. He has challenged me to come up with a single quote where Bush says anything similar to "Our mission in Iraq has been accomplished" (as opposed to just standing in front of a sign that says it). Can anyone provide such a quote, with a link to back it up?
posted by anastasiav
on Sep 30, 2004 -
16 answers
It's election day here in Canada, and I have still not made my mind up on who I am going to vote for. I am in Southern Alberta, so it is pretty much decided who is going to win here (last poll had the local Conservatives at 60%), Am I throwing my vote away by voting NDP? Or should I vote "strategically" with the second place party (the Liberal party, which I am not a huge fan of - mainly because of Paul Martin), as an "anyone but conservative" vote?
posted by Quartermass
on Jun 28, 2004 -
13 answers
