There’s been much speculation about possible Republican and Democratic nominees in Missouri’s newly configured 2nd District. Republicans seem to have a beacon always pointed
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.
Legislative session shows how states are anachronisms
How generous and gracious it was of the powers that be in the Missouri legislature to designate the final day of the session as
To Sarah Palin: About that grudge…
People who have difficulty gathering and processing information have plenty of company. We all have moments that humble us. Fortunately, there is still considerable
No need to mock those who bow out of running for office
You’ve heard it a thousand times; a likely candidate for political office announces that he or she has chosen to not to run. Usually
Maybe we could do without the word “hero”
On April 17, 60 Minutes aired a report questioning the veracity of Greg Mortenson’s story and accomplishments. Steve Kroft’s report seemed to be balanced.
Using back channels: LBJ and Barack Obama
Jeff Greenfield’s historical novel, Then Everything Changed, is a collection of actual facts and plausible alternatives to facts. Without divulging too much about the
The courage to raise taxes
Walter Mondale. Are you excited yet? Many Americans will not recognize his name. He served as Jimmy Carter’s Vice-President from 1977-1981 and was the
Then Everything Changed: Stunning Alternate Histories
Jeff Greenfield is a political correspondent and commentator for CBS News. He previously worked for ABC, contributing to “Nightline” when it was a serious
The hypocrisy of March Madness
Next Monday night, the nation’s eyes will try to focus on the culmination of March Madness, the championship game of the NCAA basketball Division
The progressive case against NPR and PBS
President Barack Obama is trying to take the scalpel approach to cutting the federal budget rather than the machete or butcher knife that Michelle