What Last Week's Events Mean for American Progressives

The events of last week have some pundits and political analysts wondering whether the progressive movement in America has died along with Sen. Kennedy. This is absolutely not the case. Progressivism is more alive than ever before. In fact, it's more than likely going to get bigger than it ever was. As dutiful progressives, we must be proactive-- something I cannot reiterate enough-- and be the ones who are willing to stand up and light a candle as opposed to curse the darkness. Negativity is useless and detrimental in times such as these. It is imperative that we are solution minded and do not cave to the politics of fear. In short, we have to dare to ask: 'Why not?'. This is the only way real change we can believe in can happen.