progressives

Unemployment, foreclosures, lunatic elected officials and catastrophic climate change got you down this holiday season? Don't worry, there's ample reason for progressives to give thanks. Here's a few, and I'm sure you can come up with many, many more to add to this list.

1. Rachel Maddow Exists
2. Marijuana Bests Republicans
3. Pittsburgh Gives the Finger to Corporate Control
4. Health Care, Duh
5. The Green Economy Comes Alive
6. Grassroots Victories Driving Progressive Change
7. It Gets Better and Then Some
8. The Food on Our Table

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