A Progressive Viewpoint

  I would be remiss not to mention that this post falls on September 11, the anniversary of the 2001 attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. Neither candidate acknowledged this pivotal moment in U.S. history. The tragic events of that day led to the U.S. and its allies launching invasions of both Iraq and Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of over 7,000 U.S. service members and hundreds of thousands of civilians in the two countries . To this day, questions about the U.S.'s motives and role in these wars remain unanswered. Yet, the specter of American imperialism, and its consequences, remains a topic neither candidate dares to address. Key Issues Not Addressed by Vice President Kamala Harris During the debate, several important issues were conspicuously absent from Vice President Kamala Harris’s statements, despite being of significant concern to Progressives: Income Inequality : The gap between the wealthy and the poor has only widened in recent year...

It is commendable for Vice President Kamala Harris to pledge to lower food prices, a pressing issue for many Americans. However, she fails to address a critical factor: both her fellow Democrats and Republicans have been significantly influenced by food processing companies and major grocery store chains. These corporations have made substantial political contributions, raising questions about the sincerity of political leaders' commitments to addressing rising food costs. According to data from OpenSecrets , food processing companies and grocery store chains are major political donors, contributing millions of dollars to both parties. Some of the largest contributors include Tyson Foods, Kroger, and Albertsons. While these companies have historically contributed more to conservative candidates, particularly former President Donald Trump, they have also supported Democratic politicians, including Vice President Harris. The influence of these contributions is far from benign. ...