Progressive Revolution

Advanced Political Consciousness—A Key to American Happiness

Kelly Gerling — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 06:46:51 +0000

(Originally published at Examiner.com.)

The Occupy Movement of 2011-2012 created a spectacular spotlight on economic inequality in America. But since then, Occupy has diminished into nearly nothing in terms of occupying public space as of 2013, our economic inequality is still the worst among advanced nations, a trend which follows the decline of other aspects . . . → Read More: Advanced Political Consciousness—A Key to American Happiness

Danny Glover’s Brilliant Idea Expressed at Occupy Oakland

Kelly Gerling — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:49:10 +0000

On October 15th, 2011 actor, activist, and American citizen stood up at Occupy Oakland and gave an electrifying, passionate talk about creating changes in America. Halfway through the seven-and-a-half minute talk, he spoke these words:

“We have to be here, tomorrow, the next day, the day after tomorrow, and the tomorrows after . . . → Read More: Danny Glover’s Brilliant Idea Expressed at Occupy Oakland

Our Grievances as Americans—In Solidarity with The Occupy Movement

Kelly Gerling — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:41:40 +0000

OUR GRIEVANCES AS AMERICANS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT

As I write in October, 2011, groups of citizens are springing up all over the nation, from Maine to California; from Alaska to Florida—hundreds of assemblies—to voice our grievances about our government and our economy

Why? Because people in America . . . → Read More: Our Grievances as Americans—In Solidarity with The Occupy Movement

Introducing the Idea of a People’s Convention or Congress

Kelly Gerling — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:41:38 +0000

(Writer’s note: I’ve also published versions of this article on two mirror sites representing my call for a national congress or convention to deliberate about constitutional solutions through amendments and to submit the amendments they recommend to the American people in a binding referendum. This article is published at peoplescongress.net and peoplesconvention.us—under . . . → Read More: Introducing the Idea of a People’s Convention or Congress

Draft of Mission and Vision for the People’s Congress

Kelly Gerling — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:54:43 +0000

I’ve been cooperating with John Mulkins, the original founder of the website http://peoplescongress.org.

I fully support him and those with whom he has been working. I’ve written a draft of a mission and vision statement for the People’s Congress.

The writing in this draft arises from years of study of electoral systems, and . . . → Read More: Draft of Mission and Vision for the People’s Congress

Will Bernie Sanders Challenge President Obama in 2012?

Kelly Gerling — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:07:51 +0000

by Kelly Gerling 12-12-10

After his 8.5 hour Senate speech in which Senator Bernie Sanders detailed the corporate takeover of American, over decades whereby our nation has become a plutocracy, sources inside Vermont have not denied that there is a possibility that he will run for President . . . → Read More: Will Bernie Sanders Challenge President Obama in 2012?

A Solution to Massive Efforts to Cut American Wages

Kelly Gerling — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:27:54 +0000

A recent article in In These Times highlights how the corporate regime is cutting wages to increase profits during our great recession. What can be done?

Germany’s solution is elegant: economic co-determination. Investors elect half of the board of directors. Workers (including union members) elect the other half of board seats.

This could . . . → Read More: A Solution to Massive Efforts to Cut American Wages

Lakoff and Westen Miss the Constitutional Elephant in the Room

Kelly Gerling — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:27:55 +0000

I am interested in helping to stimulate a dialogue towards ultimate solutions whereby the American people’s will becomes the law of the land.

I believe this cannot happen within the framework of our current government, its constitutional limitations, and the resulting two-party system entirely corrupted by money.

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Kelly Gerling — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:39:39 +0000

Why Were Hiroshima and Nagasaki Destroyed in the Only Nuclear Attack in World History?

The evidence thus far disproves the old propaganda story about saving lives and ending the war. Serious historians no longer even debate whether the nuclear attacks against Japan were used to end the war, prevent the necessity of . . . → Read More: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Questions for Priest and Arkin at the Washington Post about Top Secret America

Kelly Gerling — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:26:54 +0000

by Kelly Gerling

Dana Priest and William Arkin revealed the first of a three-part article about the secret new fourth branch of the US government—the national security state. The article is called Top Secret America.

They asked for questions at the Post, and I submitted some. I doubt they will deal with . . . → Read More: Questions for Priest and Arkin at the Washington Post about Top Secret America