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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!

#490 : A racial reckoning for America.

Jul 27, 2020

A racial reckoning for America. Will it be different this time? Plus, a new era of toxic politics and how it started.

An extended conversation with Peniel E. Joseph on the still unfinished journey toward racial equality and true democracy in America. Plus, Bill Press with Julian Zelizer on how Newt Gingrich broke...

#489 : The political power of Black women.

Jul 20, 2020

The political power of Black women. The deepening crisis of America’s middle class. And, a recap of the latest Supreme Court term.

Black women and their political pursuit for justice, fairness, and equity. Plus, with inequality soaring, America’s middle class is in retreat. How to turn it around. And a surprising...

#488 : A new social contract for the 21st century.

Jul 13, 2020

A new social contract for the 21st century. Plus, how Trump could use political chaos to upset the election. And, what “reopen safely” really means for our nation’s schools.

Neera Tanden on why now is the time to reimagine a social contract that not only leads us into recovery, but paves the way for a new...

#487 : Why “Made in America” matters for our nation's future.

Jul 6, 2020

Why “Made in America” matters for our nation's future. Why hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients are still waiting to become citizens. Plus, why the world cannot survive another four years of Donald Trump.

How we can create and keep manufacturing jobs in America. Plus, a legal and political history of the DREAM...