We have normalized radical right wing policies and demonize slightly left of center policies

The media scurries away from Alexandria Cortez's platform and calls it radical. When in reality, it's pretty mainstream throughout the rest of the developed world. In fact, even far right parties in Europe wouldn't have real problem with her agenda except for her stance on immigration. Only in America are healthcare for all and free public college considered to be the second coming of Karl Marx.

OTOH, we have seen radical, right wing policies put into law and normalized. Gun ownership without any regulation or control is now seen as normal. Restricting a woman's access to reproductive choices is seen as normal. Police abuse of African Americans is normal. Gigantic tax cuts for the rich and bail outs of Wall Street are seen not only as normal but necessary for the health of the economy. Two wars, one of which still goes on, which have strained our budget is seen as normal.

In the end, I cannot blame the media entirely for this. I think most of the blame should fall on us for allowing us to fall into the trap that our policies are radical when they are not. That what the left wants is way outside of the mainstream when it's directly mainstream for all other developed nations around the world.

Does anyone here speak Alaskan malamute puppy?

Pruitt resigns. Does this mean that confronting Trump cabinet members in public is working?

Or does being civil and nicely asking the president to appoint Merrick Garland to SCOTUS working?

You decide.

NBA Fans during Free Agency -- Hilarious

If you could go back in time to see one live concert what would it be?

For the purpose of this discussion, your time travel powers will be limited to attending a single concert. No going back and killing baby Hitler.

Progressives, Liberals, take a lesson from the great Harvey Milk, stop being in the closet

Wear your politics loud and proud. Stop saying things like "Oooo, don't say that. They won't like that in the Red states." Here's the thing, Trump's voters are going to back Trump no matter what. THERE IS NO CHANGING THEIR MINDS. Our path to victory lies in getting our base excited AND pulling in new voters, not placating Republicans.

Let all Democrats speak from their hearts. Speak their truths and stop hiding. To paraphrase Harvey, here's a dime. Call your parents and tell them that you're a Liberal.