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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!

The powerful influence of Lady Bird Johnson.

Sep 28, 2022

The powerful influence of Lady Bird Johnson.

Julia Sweig on her book Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight. Her political acumen was key in guiding the Johnson administration through the turbulent times after John F Kennedy’s assasination.

Julia Sweig

In her biography of Lady Bird Johnson, Julia Sweig reveals the...

Rebuilding the middle class with shared prosperity.

Sep 20, 2022

Jim Tankersley on the untold story of America’s middle class and why it matters now.

Jim Tankersley

Jim Tankersley’s newest book reveals the crucial role women and minorities played in building the post-war middle class. He says it’s an untold story that offers an essential roadmap to reviving the Golden Era of...

Keeping up the fight against voter suppression.

Sep 13, 2022

Keeping up the fight against voter suppression.

Jorge Vasquez, Jr. on why he will continue to fight against voter suppression.

Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr.

Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr. is a long-time advocate for voting rights. He says that even with record turnout in the November election, there is still a long way to go before...

Another Labor Day, but what’s to celebrate?

Sep 6, 2022

Professor Gordon Lafer says issues like the minimum wage, a living wage and paid sick days are winning issues politically and progressive candidates should call out big business – and win. Service Employees International Union leader David Rolf takes us through the increasingly successful fight for a 15-dollar an hour...