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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!

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#481 : COVID 19 and the billionaire bonanza.

May 25, 2020

COVID 19 and the billionaire bonanza. An unauthorized history of the NRA.  Plus Bill Press on what Obamagate is really about.

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How pandemic profiteers are deepening America’s wealth gap. Plus, the unauthorized history of the NRA. And Bill Press talks with David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones.  

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#480 : A better and bolder pandemic relief plan.

May 19, 2020

A better and bolder pandemic relief plan. Is it time to abolish the electoral college?  Plus Bill Press on the rise of  democratic women in politics.

 

Progressives call on politicians for a relief package that meets the needs of all Americans. Plus, how the electoral college is bad for democracy and why it needs...

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#479 : Pandemic politics.

May 11, 2020

Pandemic politics. The state of play in Wisconsin. What Americans think about the rush to reopen. Plus Bill Press on the conservative crisis agenda.

 

What pollsters are learning about American concerns over COVID 19, and why politicians should listen. Why Wisconsin republicans pushed to have an election in the middle...

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#478 : On the front lines for Medicare for All.

May 5, 2020

On the front lines for Medicare for All. Nurses take a stand for all Americans to have access to healthcare.  The labor campaign for health care justice. Plus, are we ready to reopen? Bill Press on where we stand now in the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Why nurses are fighting for single payer health care, and why the...

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