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Author: Lisa Granich-Kovarik

Lisa Granich-Kovarik taught sixth grade for six years in Ritenour School district and currently coordinates a middle school Model United Nations program for Civitas. A mom of three, Lisa enjoys following politics when she is not filling sippy cups and settling disputes over paper dolls.

Supreme Court rulings: Lessons for my 8th grade students

June 30, 2015 Lisa Granich-Kovarik Education, LGBT, Supreme Court [SCOTUS] Leave a comment

It’s always bittersweet in June when the Supreme Court issues its major rulings, because I can’t help but wish school was in session so

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“An Unlikely Candidate” reflects on an unusual campaign

March 2, 2011 Lisa Granich-Kovarik Campaigns, Congress, Literature/Arts/Film, Missouri region, Politics Leave a comment

During the 2010 election cycle, Arthur Lieber ran for Congress in Missouri’s 2nd Congressional district.  By percentages, Lieber lost badly to the heavily favored

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A new book by Arthur Lieber. Political Introverts: How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics.  Buy it here.

Gloria Shur Bilchik’s new book, Election Insiders: Behind the scenes with the people who make your vote count. Kindle edition now available at Amazon.

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