Sometimes you want to be careful to not be a “bird of a feather” with someone who is toxic. Newt Gingrich seems to have
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.
A governor says: “State solutions need an active federal government.”
There was a time when the term “states’ rights” was simply code for racial discrimination. In the early 1960s, Governors Ross Barnett of Mississippi
Obama’s courageous plan to cut nuclear weapons stockpile
When I was in high school in the early 1960s, I shared a fear with most of my contemporaries about the arms race between
Firewall between Super PAC and campaign? Hah!
When the Citizens United decision was handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court in January, 2010, the most common criticisms were: 1. Corporations are
Romney turns his back on his home state
If you want to see how convoluted Mitt Romney’s record is regarding what to do to help the American auto industry, simply compare his
How Republicans mythologize their history
In a refreshing and somewhat unusual statement following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Missouri Congressman Lacy Clay said, “Tonight’s speech demonstrated President
Buddy Roemer: The lost candidate of 2012
Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or member of any other political party, chances are that you will find at least one member of
What would political life be like without social media?
Whether you’re running for president of the United States or dog catcher of Rufusville, it is considered essential for you to have a campaign
Strong thinking from Obama on Keystone
Since Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society, liberals have rarely stood firm on key issues. Part of it is their own timidity; part of it is
Civilized debate pleases some; confuses others
My biggest concern with presidential debates, not only in 2011-12, but for at least the last eight years, has been the frivolity of many