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What is a Mother?

The Abbey of Misrule • 483 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Cultural Progressive Neoliberalism Feminism
  1. Ireland's constitution of 1937 marked a significant shift towards independence, neutrality, and revival of Irish culture and language.
  2. The evolution of Ireland from a traditional Catholic society to a more progressive, globalized state has led to significant changes in laws and societal values.
  3. Proposed changes to the Irish constitution highlight a shift towards progressive ideals, with a focus on removing traditional gender roles and promoting individual rights over familial structures.

Labour is going to be more radical than you think it is

Striking 13 • 2116 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Election Government Progressive Ideas
  1. Labour is proposing genuinely radical and progressive ideas in their policy agenda that are more left-wing than seen in British governing parties for decades.
  2. The Labour policy machine involves a process where radical ideas are presented but then altered by a committee to adhere to electoral concerns and constraints.
  3. Key areas of fresh thinking in Labour's policy program include labor markets with ideas like sectoral bargaining and climate change with ambitious goals like fully decarbonizing the grid by 2030.

Mountain Heritage

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 597 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Progressive Religion
  1. Progressive politics can benefit rural, disadvantaged, and poor folks by providing access to necessities like healthcare, public schools, unions, and paved roads.
  2. Rural communities have a history of embracing progress and moving forward, even if it means leaving their traditional settings for better opportunities.
  3. It is possible to be rural, have a heritage rooted in Appalachia, and still hold progressive values that prioritize growth and advancement.

Marianne's back on the campaign trail. Here's how "love will win"

Krystal Kyle & Friends • 1159 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidential Candidate Policy Progressive Social Welfare
  1. Marianne Williamson is running for president in 2024.
  2. Her campaign will focus on universal healthcare, free child care, paid family leave, and other key progressive policies.
  3. She plans to discuss how her ideas have evolved since the 2020 campaign, considering recent events like the pandemic and protests.
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