Longtime conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly is in the news again. This time, it’s because she has committed the cardinal sin–in the purist conservative rule
Category: 2016 Election
Trump applies his usual logic to the United Nations
I can see why perhaps Donald Trump has little love for the United Nations. After all, since its inception in 1945 and his birth
Trump’s April 1 lawsuit barrage
Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to sue people and organizations that he believes have treated him unfairly. Today–April 1, 2016– he is making good
50 ways to cheat your voters
If you want to prevent certain people from voting, you’ve got a lot of options. Some are legal; some are not. Most of us
Democrats should hold “rump” hearings on Merrick Garland
Republicans have clearly stated that they won’t even hold a hearing on President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland. But that obstructionist stand should
What if electoral votes were awarded proportionally? — updates
The selection process of party nominees for president of the United States reveals many of the undemocratic components of the American political system. As
Trump’s rise: How “legitimate” people and institutions become enablers
Don’t kid yourself: With help from people and institutions viewed by the voting public as “legitimate,” Donald Trump could win. Many mistakes of omission
A couple of easy fixes for American political campaigns
Most of what is needed to make significant improvements to American democracy will be difficult. This is largely so because Republicans stand in opposition
From Obamacare to Medicare for All: Easier said than done
A Medicare for All health system [aka “single-payer”] would be a great step forward for the US. But how difficult will it be to
Make America great
Hillary Clinton, I hate to break it to you, but we do have to make America great (again). Now, before Donald Trump makes me