I started a diary several weeks ago highlighting some incredible voices of the past year.
Melissa Harris-Lacewell, Wendell Potter, Ezra Klein and Elizabeth Warren to name a few.
Ambitious perhaps, however, in our current economic climate and with the debate on Bernanke's re-confirmation to Chair the Fed along with relentless debate on bailouts, Wall Street and too-big-to-fail,
a diary highlighting Professor Warren seems fitting. Here's hoping I do it justice.
Having only been involved politically for the past year, my understanding of the complexity of our financial system is pretty limited but, every single time I hear Professor Warren speak or see an interview or read her words, I gain knowledge and perspective.
Consistently, I'm in complete awe of her ability to express clarity and offer an understanding when discussing complex issues. Issues, frankly, that many average people (myself included) simply don't grasp.
If I've left out important information, please add to the diary.
The point here is to highlight her and keep us talking.
Please continue...
Elizabeth Warren, Professor of Law
Harvard Law School
Speaks clearly about consumer credit issues, and fought to establish
the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
A gentlewoman who takes the time to respond to emails, answer questions and generally helps us all understand what's going on with the economy.
She was appointed by Senate majority Leader, Harry Reid D-NV
to the Congressional Oversight Panel which oversees Treasury's actions, assesses the impact of spending to stabilize the economy, ensure effective foreclosure mitigation efforts, and guarantee that Treasury’s actions are in the best interest of the American people.
She's one of the watchdogs on TARP, and a fierce advocate of transparency.
Matt Taiibi has an excellent idea for Ms. Warren.
While others suggest taking the idea further.
Anyway you look at, Professor Warren is the woman the Democrats need.
As we struggle to achieve meaningful and progressive change, here's a valuable quote by Ms. Warren that seems fitting:
"Real change doesn't start with the introduction of legislation. Instead, it starts years earlier when a visionary group frames a problem, advances research, and formulates possible solutions -- and then keeps on pushing the issues into the public arena."
Her appearances on The Rachel Maddow Show have been extremely helpful in understanding confusing financial and monetary policy.
Here are several interviews. It's worth noting, that even Rachel seems to be in awe of the Professor.
On Consumer Protections:
On Banking Reform:
Michael Moore interviews Professor Warren from, Capitalism: A Love Story
On Financial Transparency & TARP:
Thanks to Clytemnestra for this one:
Timothy Geithner seems a bit uncomfortable with this questioning:
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Please check out bruh1's diary on the rec list, for even more.
My hope is that this will start some serious momentum on our part to push Professor Warren to the front of the pack. Where she belongs. The time has come for us to fight for those who care about the middle class. For those who fight for us.
One last thing...
Am I the only one who fantasizes about Elizabeth Warren holding this job?