Famed progressive author, teacher and activist Howard Zinn died suddenly on January 27, 2010. To celebrate Zinn’s life and legacy, Boston University initiatied a
Category: Voting/Elections
If Carnahan won’t, how about Kucinich?
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
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
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
“Birther” bills: alive & dead in state legislatures
Once again, Arizona is leading the way—backwards. On April 14, 2011, the Arizona legislature passed HB 2177, a “birther” bill that would require presidential
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
Voting counts. Maybe it should pay, too.
Loud proclamations of the superiority of democracy. Deep-pocketed commitments of American military might and treasure. Considering the enormity of America’s hopes for the democratic
Redistricting: Out of smoke-filled rooms, onto citizens’ laptops
Move over, politically appointed, behind-closed-doors, state redistricting commissions: There’s a new kid in town–a new, data-driven, non-political website that’s challenging old ideas about how
Hidden costs of “free” photo voter IDs
Once again, the Missouri legislature is attempting to change election laws by restricting voting to people who can present approved, state-issued photo identification. And,
Wisconsin: Blueprint for a new progressive movement in America
The question shall arise in your day: which shall rule, wealth or man,” said Edward Ryan, the Chief Justice of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, in