Progressive Causes
Trump promised to drain the swamp, his administration colludes with ultra right organizations
Trump has assembled a group of extremist to assault our system of government and education. Betsy Devos is an extremist christian ideologue who is assaulting our education system and using her money to have them promote her agenda. We need a government that works for the people and not the special interest.
Lets educate our children instead of funneling money to religious charter schools
Voucher schools are taking public dollars to turn charter schools which are under state control into private schools that operate independently. The problem is that under betsy Devos many of these private schools are religious schools. Studies show that private school students are performing worse in math and reading compared to public schools. Education is the foundation of an advanced society and we need to fund education that works. Education is a cornerstone of a better life.
Student debt is bad for the future of America
For profit education systems hurt poor children – Michigan is a case study
Certain services in our society need to be focused on providing services, instead of driving profits. Education is one of them. Putting poor children at a disadvantage because of their economic plight harms the entire society. We need local officials in control of education and provide them with the resources they need to do their jobs.
We can’t let a few rich ideologues dictate how the rest of us live
If we want to live in a democracy, we need transparency and fair elections. Today a few billionaires fund conservative organizations to work against the will and interest of the people. In this post we learn about Bradley foundation that funds school choice, which diverts public funds to religious schools which is against the constitution.
History tells us all about Trump and his style of leadership
If we don't learn from history we are doomed to repeat it. The rise of populist around the world is not new. Every time life gets tough, populist strong men take advantage of people's vulnerabilities for their own short sighted gains! People with extreme views need to be reminded of the consequence of their beliefs. This post was written before Trump was elected and much of it is proven true by this point of Trump's presidency
When we invest in poor communities, it pays off
A millionaire who grew up poor invested in a poor community in Florida and 21 years later, all children attending school graduate with honors, most go to college on full scholarships.Crime has plummeted and property values have risen. Free daycare elevates children in this community. Investing in our children and citizens creates a better world for all of us.