Why the Short List?

The vitality of America as a progressive nation depends immensely on the vitality of the Democratic Party, and the vitality of the Democratic Party depends immensely on its leaders expressing the party's principles clearly, concisely, and repeatedly.

The politics of progressivism is not inherently simple - it inherently demands effort and thoughtfulness. So will any clear, concise Democratic message. We believe people in the grassroots can help by making the effort to state succinctly what they believe are the party's fundamental principles.
 

The Basics

It's a sure bet that no one of us will come up with a Short List that every one of us agrees perfectly encapsulates the Democratic Party's fundamental principles. But the very exercise of trying to craft such a list is a worthwhile endeavor for anyone who cares about the clarity of the Democratic message.

For some additional points, read:

• Why Eradicating Poverty is on the Short List

• Why Energy Independence is on the Short List

• Hot-Button Issues

• Spotlight-Worthy

• Reducing Poverty: Track Record of Democrats vs. Republicans

• Why Democrats Do Better

• Two Lessons of 9/11

 

This site is not sponsored by any organization. The site's author, Rob -at- DemocraticShortList -dot- com, is an American voter. The image of the Roosevelts is from the public domain collection at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library.

Why Eradicating Poverty is on the Short List

Why Energy Independence is on the Short List

Hot-Button Issues

Spotlight-Worthy

Reducing Poverty: Track Record of Democrats vs. Republicans

Why Democrats Do Better

Two Lessons of 9/11

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External Links

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Franklin Roosevelt's Short List
by Cass Sunstein

Great Society's Great Legacy
by Joseph A. Califano, Jr.

Another Reason Why Democrats
Do Better
by Digby

Democratic "Markers"
Earning the respect of voters

Round Two:
New Ideas for Eradicating Poverty in America
by Ezra Klein

The Millenium Goals: A Practical Plan to End Extreme Poverty Worldwide
by Jeffrey Sachs

Avoiding Catastrophic Climate Change Requires Can-Do Leadership
by DarkSyde

Apollo Alliance
Speaking out for a bold
energy policy