Kevin Henning

Progressive Views: Antisemitism Must End
Action / Hate / Issues / National

Progressive Views: Antisemitism Must End

We have recently seen two horrendous attacks on innocent Jewish people. The attacks expressed continued hatred of the Jews by many Americans. This coupled with a 360% surge in anti-Jewish hate in the U.S. according to the ADL, and a rise in political violence in the U.S. as evidenced by the assassination of Melissa Hortman, means we must condemn antisemitism and all forms of hatred and bigotry.

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June 22, 2025
Progressive Views: The Kindness Agendas of Kurt Vonnegut, Lady Gaga, and Willie Nelson
Action / Kindness

Progressive Views: The Kindness Agendas of Kurt Vonnegut, Lady Gaga, and Willie Nelson

Kindness is simply being friendly, generous, and showing compassion towards others, without expecting anything in return. It's about thinking and acting with consideration and caring for our fellow humans on our journey through life. When I feel an unkind thought start to emerge, I try to think of the folks who are my kindness heroes: Kurt Vonnegut, Lady Gaga, and Willie Nelson.

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May 31, 2025
Progressive Views: Buy American
Economy / Issues / National

Progressive Views: Buy American

In the 40 years since manufacturing employment peaked, industry has struggled to regain the prominence it once had. Sizeable job losses occurred within durable goods manufacturing. CEO compensation has shot up over 1000% versus a typical worker who has seen only a 24% increase. The current administration’s attacks on workers’ rights and dismantling of critical federal agencies have left workers with fewer rights and have put the U.S. economy on a path toward an economic downturn. 

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May 11, 2025
Progressive Views: DEI: What’s Going On
Culture Wars / Project 2025

Progressive Views: DEI: What’s Going On

DEI initiatives are the right thing to do, but the current administration is using them as an cynical excuse for almost everything that goes wrong in the country and to distract us from ongoing efforts to willy-nilly dismantle government and government regulation. DEI efforts are needed as extremists strive to give the executive branch unchecked power.

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March 8, 2025
Progressive Views: Support the Texas Worker
Economy / Employment / Energy / Medicare/Medicaid / State

Progressive Views: Support the Texas Worker

Texas workers are not supported by the Texas Legislature as evidenced by the state government continuing to hold teacher pay hostage to approve vouchers, not requiring companies to provide workers compensation insurance and not providing adequate minimum wage or health insurance for the people who make the Texas economy vibrant and successful in spite of government efforts to minimize their contributions and protections.

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February 9, 2025
Progressive Views: Victor Orban, Debt Crisis and Climate Change
Climate Change / Debt / Issues / National

Progressive Views: Victor Orban, Debt Crisis and Climate Change

The U.S. national debt and climate change require urgent solutions or we will leave our children with a bleak legacy. The national debt exceeds GDP by 20% and grows regardless of the political party in power. Annual spending far exceeds revenue. The Earth is 1.1°C warmer than 150 years ago and greenhouse emissions continue to rise.

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January 23, 2025
Progressive Views: “The Economy Stupid”
Action / Economy / Issues / National / State / Vote

Progressive Views: “The Economy Stupid”

Many U.S. Republican presidents in recent history have handed struggling economies to incoming Democratic presidents. Since the end of WWII, the U.S. economy has been better under Democratic leaders. Under Republican leaders, the rich have gotten richer and the poor, poorer. It's time to vote for Harris and choose a president worthy of the position whose policies will reverse income inequality and push high-wage jobs and sustainable manufacturing.

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October 20, 2024
Energy / Texas Railroad Commission

Progressive Views: Texas Railroad Commission Needs Reform

The Railroad Commission issues permits for drilling, enforces industry regulations, works to prevent waste of natural resources, and plays a key role in environmental protection. Commissioners are elected and each make $140,000 per year and receive an estimated 60% of campaign funding from the industry they regulate. The Commission has taxpayers paying for plugging orphan wells and turns a blind eye to the flaring of natural gas that should be captured and sold. Reform in the Commission means voting for the Democratic candidates.

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August 25, 2024
Progressive Views: Propaganda and the Braver Angels Program
Action / Issues / National / Participate

Progressive Views: Propaganda and the Braver Angels Program

Propaganda is a major contributor to the polarizing division in the United States. Braver Angels, the nation's largest, cross-partisan movement to bridge the divide through their American Hope campaign. Braver Angels is making strides to help those of differing political views to learn to work together. They are also helping to restore trust in our elections. Actions by extremists to disrupt the very fabric of our society and democracy threaten our hard-won freedoms. Braver Angels can have a profound impact.

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August 14, 2024
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