The Georgetown Progressive

03/03/2020

Examining the manifestations of climate change on our psyche: Solastalgia and Smoking

Examining the manifestations of climate change on our psyche.

29/02/2020

Wondering how each candidate views campaign finance? Check out our newest article: Campaign Finances Versus Campaign Promises

How each of the primary candidates have responded to the power of money in politics.

27/02/2020

New Article: The Complexities of Free Speech

Sometimes, peaceful expressions of rights are possible.

07/02/2020

The Progressive is back online! Check out our first post on the brand new website, a letter from the Editor, Sam Hoag

A letter from the editor.

08/12/2019

Thanksgiving is a time known for its challenging political conversations with family, but Sam Hoag has a slightly different take. Check out his thoughts!

I knew in my bones that it was going to be a political Thanksgiving. With the 2020 general election under a year away and my newfound attendance at a university renowned for political engagement, how...

05/12/2019

Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are the most progressive 2020 presidential candidates, but how do their campaign strategies differ, and what would their presidencies look like? Check out Martin Hiti's thoughts!

Let’s be clear. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are the two candidates that lie farthest on the progressive left. Both propose policies that seek to remake the economy, like Medicare for All and the Green...

24/11/2019

On November 6, The Progressive turned 10! Check out what our editorial staff has to say about being a part of this decade-long legacy.

On November 6, 2019, The Progressive celebrated its ten year anniversary. We asked our editorial staff to reflect on why they became involved in politics, and to explain what they hope to accomplish with their...

10/11/2019

What do the Democratic victories on Tuesday mean for the party in 2020? Read Jordan Westendorf's thoughts on the November 5 elections.

The elections on Tuesday, November 5, saw Democrats take the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate, the Kentucky governorship, and a myriad of local seats. In Virginia, the redrawn congressional maps helped break the gerrymandered...

31/10/2019

Check out Sam Hoag's thoughts on public transportation in Georgetown!

http://guprogressive.com/public-transportation-at-georgetown-should-be-free/

23/10/2019

Is electability "a self-fulfilling prophecy?" Hear Sam Hoag's thoughts and add your own.

This past summer, I spent a week with my extended family on vacation in the Finger Lakes. While we all lead diverse lives in three different states, we all have one thing in common: we...

16/10/2019

Climate Change policy doesn't end with one forum or one debate. As the debate starts, stay informed on candidates' environmental policies with our 2020 Climate Forum policy summaries!

http://guprogressive.com/2020-climate-forum-summaries-and-analysis/

15/09/2019

Christopher Boose on Winners and Losers from the Third Democratic Debate. What's your ranking? Read and comment below!

The ten leading Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls gathered at Texas Southern University on Thursday, September 12th. For the first time, all the qualifying candidates took the stage together, pitting the three leading candidates — Joe...