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If you haven't heard (and that is entirely possible), there is a weekly political podcast featured on Florida Progressive Radio (available online) called "Stubborn Things", hosted by myself and co-hosted by fellow Metropolitan League member Mark-Allen West. We're a month into our run, and we're always looking for guests, top… Continue

The hosts of the Metropolitan League social network, Ning, try to feature different networks on their blog on a regular basis. For 3 July (the day before Independence Day, interestingly enough!), we were featured. This is a nice bit of recognition, as Ning hosts thousands of networks, and to be singled out as an example of activity and innovation is quite an hono… Continue

Senator Barack Obama, now the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, will be preparing for his ascension to the White House. Who will be most qualified to occupy which spots? Given the ability, intelligence, and experience that Senator Hillary Clinton brings to the table, no matter the prize, what job would best suit her in a post-Bush administration? I invite our members/guests to join the discussion in o… Continue

The core value I think the Metropolitan League is all about is a Social Compact Based on a Sense of Community. This means that all values and policy positions would be based on the notion that community is the core of progress. Defense, health care, labor rights, the environment, law enforcement, energy policy, civil rights, education... they can all be tied to community. A social compact is a political concept that says if you are a part of a community, you are expected to give at least as muc… Continue

The Metropolitan League is a non-profit, left-leaning organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economy, science and technology issues, industrial or business policies, and military advice. And we also serve to feed the fever dreams of conspiranoiacs. What that really means is we are a group of progressive-minded folks who seek to help implement progressive ideas for public policy. Instead of dreaming, we're doing. We'… Continue