What makes a Republican? We have some clues but it’s still largely a mystery. I recently saw a story on the CBS Evening News
Author: Arthur Lieber
Since 1969, Arthur Lieber has been teaching and working in non-profit educational organizations. His focus has been on promoting critical, creative, and enjoyable learning for students in informal settings. In the 2010 mid-term elections, he was the Democratic nominee for US Congress from Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District.
The lack of conscience of a conservative
Not too long ago my differently-abled brother wrote his congresswoman, Republican Ann Wagner (MO-2), about an issue that is important to him. Like many
Republicans will punt on economic recovery
The first significant economic figure that came out in the wake of the government shutdown and near collision with the debt limit was the
Is the extreme right mean-spirited?
One of the false equivalencies promoted by the media is that being mean [Republicans] is equal to being nice [Democrats]. Yes, I’m simplifying, perhaps
Marching on Washington: Then and now
You’re at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in August, 1963. In November, 1967, you’re on the Mall in Washington petitioning the
It’s Washington’s turn to learn from baseball
From time to time, Congress has involved itself in the world of baseball. Now it’s time for Congress to look at baseball for a
How to run against the Tea Party: Go left
We are properly focused on the short-term concerns about Republican obstinance in Congress. One way or another, we will get beyond this. The result
The Speedy way to break gridlock is just too slow
Many of us fancy ourselves as political strategists who have the wherewithal to break the Congressional gridlock that is keeping much of the federal
My Congressman’s newsletter: refreshing, intelligent communication
Those of us who are politically engaged often get dozens of on-line political solicitations every day. There’s a basic formula to them: This is
Despite some recovery, poverty rate stays stagnant
It’s interesting while reading about “15% of Americans living in poverty” on the CNN website that it’s doubtful that 15% of the readers are