Gifts for Liberals

Charity. If the liberal on your holiday list has a favorite charity, a donation might be greatly appreciated. Most organizations will send a little card or notification that you've donated in their name. But if they don't, you can make a gift card of your own and wrap it up for the holidays.

Biographies of Great Progressives. It's important for liberals and Democrats to understand their own history and how they've come upon this cross-roads in political history. Besides, the biographies of great people are inspiring and make great gifts for liberals. You might try a biography of the father of the modern Democratic Party: FDR. There's also an excellent book entitled "The Gentleman from New York" about Daniel Patrick Moynihan. How about a book about Bobby Kennedy? Even Bill Clinton's book offers some great insights.

Democratic Lapel Pin. When shopping for gifts for liberals, don't forget jewelry! The best part about this little red, white and blue donkey lapel pin, is that it's kicking! A kicking donkey dovetails nicely into the blog for the Democratic Party entitled "Kicking Ass." Plus, at $5, it would make a perfect stocking stuffer and a great gift for liberals.

Green Tags. Perhaps you're having trouble finding gifts for liberals in your life because they have everything they need and aren't interested in material things. If that's the case, and the liberal on your holiday list is concerned about the environment, you can help put their mind at ease this holiday season by investing in green tags. These certificates ensure that wind power or solar power is being produced to replace conventional energy sources. Bonneville Environmental Foundation has a great program that makes it easy to purchase Green tags as holiday gifts for liberals.

Good Sneakers for Canvassing. These days liberals are beating the streets, drumming up votes, and re-energized with an activism not seen in years. But walking door to door is hard on the feet, so maybe you can treat your favorite liberal to a good pair of sneakers or walking shoes. Make sure to find a pair that has great arch support. You can get a pair from Zappos online with free delivery and returns. Hard to beat that when it comes to finding gifts for liberals! Plus, sneakers are pretty easy to wrap up a shoe box.

Postage and Stationary. And speaking of political activism, liberals are writing more letters than ever. Sometimes they write them to representatives. Sometimes they write letters to the editor. No matter which, postage and stationary make great gifts for liberals. You could even include a fountain pen.

Champagne. A great bottle of champagne will be useful for election nights of the future. The liberal on your list can either use it to celebrate or drown her sorrows. Plus, it's French.

A Magazine Subscription. The Nation and Mother Jones are two excellent progressive publications that are sure to inform, enlighten, and please any liberal on your holiday gift list. And if you're worried about all that paper that needs to be recycled, go ahead and get them an online subscription to a left-leaning magazine like Salon.

Earth in the Balance. Al Gore's early work is more relevant than ever, and the liberal on your holiday list might really appreciate receiving it as a gift.

Bumper Stickers. You can find witty liberal sayings all over the internet. It won't be hard to find a bumper sticker, some even easily removable, when you're shopping for gifts for liberals.

George Bush Toilet Paper. Sheet after sheet printed with George Bush's face and one of his witty and insipid . . . er, inspiring sayings. This will bring real joy to the face of any liberal, progressive, or Democrat you know. It will also help them get something out of their systems, so to speak.