America's Democrats

21st Century Democrats is proud to bring you AmericasDemocrats.org, the weekly netcast for stand-up Democrats that explores progressive perspectives on public policy, economic debates, foreign affairs and national politics. With regular contributors who include Texan populist Jim Hightower and provocative media commentator Bill Press, AmericasDemocrats.org seeks to become a salon of the nation’s most prominent Democrats. We're all about giving progressive Democrats tools you need to fight back against the Tea Party Republicans. So progressives, populists, liberals, Democrats and independents, sit back and listen -- then stand up and fight!

#409 : New Year. New Ideas. New America.

Dec 30, 2018

New Year. New Ideas. New America. Economic populism, a progressive foreign policy and the shape of America’s future. Plus what’s next for affordable health care?

The midterm mandate on economic populism, why we need a progressive mandate on foreign policy, and after a judge rules ACA unconstitutional,...

#408 : Looking back to move forward.

Dec 23, 2018

Looking back to move forward. The deep history of the radical right and its influence today. Plus, the lessons learned from impeachments past. And Bill Press talks California Congressman Raul Ruiz for a report back from the border.

Historian and author Nancy MacLean talks about one of the most notable books of the...

#407 : Don’t forget the grassroots.

Dec 18, 2018

Don’t forget the grassroots. The activists behind the blue wave. The connection between drivers licenses and economic justice. Plus Bill Press talks with US Congresswoman Jackie Speier.

We remember two Latino activists and the progressive legacy that lives on. Plus … why the Southern Poverty Law Center is...

#406 : Reversing the damage of the Trump Administration.

Dec 9, 2018

Reversing the damage of the Trump Administration. How to right the wrongs of Jeff Sessions’ drug policy. How the midterms delivered a call to action on climate change. Plus, is it time to kill the lame duck?

Marijuana legalization as a gateway to social justice. Plus, the policies that can confront climate change...

#405 : Putting an end to unfair Medicaid work requirements.

Dec 3, 2018

Getting it right this time. Putting an end to unfair Medicaid work requirements. Fixing a corrupt campaign finance system. Plus, Bill Press on what it will take to confront climate change.

Why the Southern Poverty Law Center is suing the Trump Administration. Plus, Fred Wertheimer and the movement to restore ethics...