The Progressive American

Podcaster, writer and political scientist. MA.

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With the upcoming elections in Germany, it is important to note how the current right-wing is pushing the Neo-Nazis in the AfD.

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The Progressive American is Moving To Substack

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You will still receive free articles for your consideration Good afternoon everyone, I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to give a bit of an update regarding the newsletter. Some of you may have noticed that The Progressive American is being sent out from a different site to your email. Due to some difficulties with maintenance with the site and the cost of said maintenance, I am moving my…

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Joe Biden's Farewell Address

With his coming departure from the presidency, President Joe Biden warned about the rising threat of oligarchy in America.

With his coming departure from the presidency, President Joe Biden warned about the rising threat of oligarchy in America Adam Schultz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, President Joe Biden gave his farewell address to the nation, his final appeal to the American people.1 In his speech, he heralded his administration’s accomplishments, including the recently announced ceasefire in…

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Ceasefire in Gaza at Last

While not finalized, a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is seemingly here,

While not finalized, a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is seemingly here Photo by Nathan Neve on Unsplash After over a year of brutal fighting and thousands of deaths, the Israel-Hamas war may be coming to an end.1 Earlier this Wednesday, Qatari mediators announced that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement to end the war.2 While the end of the war isn’t finalized yet, a ceasefire could…

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Canada as the 51st State: Trump's Absurd Vision

President-elect Trump has proposed annexing Canada and making it the 51st state. That is a ridiculous idea

President-elect Trump has proposed annexing Canada and making it the 51st state. That is a ridiculous idea Photo by Social Soup Social Media on Pexels.com With the incoming Trump administration, there is a litany of inane ideas being thrown around. As I noted earlier this week, the nominations of Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr. are just one example of this insanity. However, there is another idea…

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Pete Hegseth's Senate Hearing: A Disaster Without Consequences

Despite an abysmal performance before the Senate, Pete Hegseth is likely to be confirmed.

Despite an abysmal performance before the Senate, Pete Hegseth is likely to be confirmed Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News contributor and alleged sexual predator, is likely to be confirmed. That reality, while unsurprising, is a painful reminder of the…

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Weekly Recap: The Progressive American’s Latest Insights

Looking back on previous coverage from The Progressive American.

Looking back on previous coverage from The Progressive American Image by NateTalkstoYou Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. Today, I thought I would try something new. As many of you know, I decided that I wanted to take more time to consistently produce this newsletter. 1 To that end, I thought it would be nice to take an idea out of human rights lawyer and host Qasim Rashid’s book…

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Pete Hegseth's Senate Hearing: Allegations and Implications

Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth faces Senate scrutiny amid serious allegations of misconduct and sexual assault.

Trump’s unqualified nominee for Secretary of Defense faces toxic hearing in the Senate By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=155134157 As the transition to the Trump administration ramps up, the push for cabinet confirmations has gone into full gear. That push, which has been ongoing since President-elect Trump won in November, is becoming increasingly…

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Jack Smith’s Jan. 6th Report Will Be Released

Judge Cannon's decision to approve the January 6th report may reveal details of Trump's alleged criminal activities and their potential consequences.

Judge Cannon cleared report for release and could give Americans an insight into the extent of Trump’s alleged criminal conduct Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com With Trump coming to power in a few short days, it can be difficult to find any good news in public discourse. For many Americans, it can feel as though public officials care little for the public’s concerns. President-Elect Trump…

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January 6th Denial: An Indictment of MAGA

The attack on the Capitol must not be forgotten.

The attack on the Capitol must not be forgotten By Voice of America – Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=105792600 Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of January 6th, the historic attack on the United States capitol by Trump supporters.1 This mob, guided by the lie that the 2020 election was stolen, stormed the capitol building, beat D.C. officers, and threatened…

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Trump to be Sentenced: A Symbolic Reaction to a Systemic Failure

Trump will not face prison time, but remains a convicted felon. How the justice system failed the American people

Trump will not face prison time, but remains a convicted felon. How the justice system failed the American people Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on January 10th, Judge Merchan announced earlier this year. 1 The announcement is the final result of the historic 34-count conviction of a president, and it is yet another example of how…

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Speaker Mike Johnson's Narrow Majority: The Chaos to Come

With a narrow majority in the House, Speaker Johnson faces a dysfunctional and unproductive Congress.

With his election as Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson faces the undesirable prospect of leading with a narrow majority and a dysfunctional party Office of Speaker Mike Johnson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons It’s official. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is officially the Speaker of the House after just one round of voting. 1 The vote, which took place last Friday, was a remarkably narrow 218 to…

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Looking Ahead: Plans for The Progressive American in 2025

With 2024 done, here are some of the goals for The Progressive American going forward.

With 2024 done, here are some of the goals for The Progressive American going forward Good evening everyone, I hope you are doing well and had a wonderful new years. With 2024 over, I thought I would go into what I have planned for the year as well as provide an explanation for where I was leading up to the new year. Where was I? I wasn’t uploading as much as I wanted in December. Some…

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House Ethics Report Alleges Matt Gaetz Had Sex with a Minor

The House Ethics Committee's report on Matt Gaetz reveals serious allegations, including sex with a minor and illegal drug use. While he likely won't have to face any legal consequences, Matt Gaetz's career in mainstream Republican politics is over.

The report, which was previously sealed, has finally been released Matt Gaetz by Ike Hayman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Matt Gaetz’s life just got a lot harder. On Monday, December 23rd, the House Ethics Committee finally released its report on the former Republican representative from Florida, alleging serious allegations against him.1 One of the most damning was the accusation that…

House Ethics Report Alleges Matt Gaetz Had Sex with a Minor

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Elon Musk Endorses Neo-Nazi Party Alternative for Germany

The world’s richest man is pushing for German extremism and far-right politics.

The world’s richest man is pushing for German extremism and far-right politics By Alternative for Germany- Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=124421935 Elon has been a tear of inappropriate behavior to wrap up this year. From scuttling a bipartisan piece of legislation through an arrogant pressure campaign, to suggesting that the U.S. government is funding biological…

Elon Musk Endorses Neo-Nazi Party Alternative for Germany

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House Ethics Report Alleges Matt Gaetz Had Sex with a Minor

The House Ethics Committee's report on Matt Gaetz reveals serious allegations, including sex with a minor and illegal drug use. While he likely won't have to face any legal consequences, Matt Gaetz's career in mainstream Republican politics is over.

The report, which was previously sealed, has finally been released Matt Gaetz by Ike Hayman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Matt Gaetz’s life just got a lot harder. On Monday, December 23rd, the House Ethics Committee finally released its report on the former Republican representative from Florida, alleging serious allegations against him.1 One of the most damning was the accusation that…

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Elon Musk Endorses Neo-Nazi Party Alternative for Germany

The world’s richest man is pushing for German extremism and far-right politics.

The world’s richest man is pushing for German extremism and far-right politics By Alternative for Germany- Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=124421935 Elon has been a tear of inappropriate behavior to wrap up this year. From scuttling a bipartisan piece of legislation through an arrogant pressure campaign, to suggesting that the U.S. government is funding biological…

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