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Please, Joe Manchin, Get with the Program
Please, Joe Manchin, Get with the Program
The West Virginia Senator is blowing his chance to be a true leader.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Nov 5, 2021
Democrats’ Ethics Will be their Own Undoing
Democrats’ Ethics Will be their Own Undoing
If they hope to hold onto their power — and the good they can do with it — they’ve got to fight fire with fire.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Jun 22, 2021
The Fundamental Difference Between Red States and Blue States
The Fundamental Difference Between Red States and Blue States
The rural/urban divide in the United States is fundamentally about who counts as a “real” American.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Nov 1, 2020
No, Biden and Harris Don’t Owe You an Answer on Court Packing
No, Biden and Harris Don’t Owe You an Answer on Court Packing
The Democratic nominees are wise to not give in to the temptation to give a firm answer to this “gotcha” question.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Oct 13, 2020
Joe Biden’s Answer on Trans Rights Shows How Far We’ve Come…And How Far We Have Yet To Go
Joe Biden’s Answer on Trans Rights Shows How Far We’ve Come…And How Far We Have Yet To Go
Under Joe Biden’s leadership, we could see a renewed national commitment to equality and justice for all.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Oct 16, 2020
The Affect of Joe Biden
The Affect of Joe Biden
The Democratic presidential candidate would bring empathy back into the center of American public life.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Oct 26, 2020
5 Reasons for Undecided Voters to Vote for Biden
5 Reasons for Undecided Voters to Vote for Biden
It’s up to all of us to convince every person we can to vote for the Democratic nominee.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Sep 24, 2020
White People, We’ve Got Work to Do
White People, We’ve Got Work to Do
The fact that the election was ever this close suggests that whites of all varieties have a lot of soul-searching to do in the years ahead.
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Nov 6, 2020
Dear Democrats, Let’s Not Give Into the Dems in Disarray Narrative
Dear Democrats, Let’s Not Give Into the Dems in Disarray Narrative
Democrats of all stripes need to come together to deliver for the American people and confront the real problem in American politics: the…
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Nov 18, 2020
I’m Really Starting to Doubt Progressives’ Intentions
I’m Really Starting to Doubt Progressives’ Intentions
Progressives’ insistence on trashing members of the Democratic Party makes me wonder whether they truly want to govern or if they just…
Dr. Thomas J. West III
Dec 22, 2020
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