Glasses filter. I bought my frames at Lenscrafters, but had the prescription filled, and the lenses put in the frames, by a doctor in my hometown. The lenses are the progressive type. My doctor mailed the finished glasses back, and left the markings on the lenses which help with adjusting and fitting the lenses the first time. After the first time fitting you erase the markings with acetone. Can I trust Lenscrafters to fit and adjust these? [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I buy a progressive alarm clock in Vancouver, BC, Canada? I would like an alarm clock that lights up or makes noise gradually, without having to buy it online. [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 6 answers

My car spontaneously combusted. Please help me avoid getting burned by the insurance company! Of all the values out there, which one is the closest to what they insurance company will offer me, which one should I be aiming for and how should I go about getting it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 12 answers

I am thinking of taking a job selling insurance for Progressive. Do any of you have any experience with this company or type of job? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 9 answers

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 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? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 18 answers

In light of the horrendously awful "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," are there any GOOD (i.e. both funny and non-homophobic) comedies about straight people either having to pretend they're gay or, more generally, about straight people slowly but surely letting go of their prejudices towards LGBT people? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 43 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. [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 8 answers

Are there any rap or hip-hop songs that sample from 70's prog groups? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2006 - 24 answers

Help me prepare a presentation on the use of social media, especially networks like facebook and myspace, to help grow and enhance progressive youth groups, particularly College Democrats. [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2006 - 1 answers

Can anyone recommend a good, woman-friendly physician or nurse practitioner at Kaiser-Permanente's Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles facility? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2006 - 6 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 on Apr 12, 2006 - 82 answers

Progressivefilter: I'm looking for a wiki or online document that represents a collaborative effort to outline a vision of progressive government. [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm headed to Washington, D.C. shortly for a few weeks, to conduct interviews for my book of interviews with innovators on the Left. Got any suggestions for folks I should attempt to interview while I am there? [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2005 - 12 answers

How can I find a financial advisor who specializes in investments that are in tune with my lefty sensibilities? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2005 - 13 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 on May 28, 2005 - 12 answers

Is the extra insurance offered by rental car agencies really needed, or is it just a big scam? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2005 - 16 answers