Cooler political heads have prevailed in Virginia, where a loyalty oath proposed for the March 6, 2012 Republican presidential primary has been sent to
99 percenters’ top 5 grievances against the 1 percent
When confronted with accusations regarding his history as a corporate raider with Bain Capital, Mitt Romney has famously responded that his accusers are “jealous”
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
Nordic countries combine strong government and individual freedom
In the United States, over the past decades, we have experienced growing income inequality and the undermining of our once stable middle class. Because
Komen Foundation defunds Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the famous breast cancer charity, recently announced privately to Planned Parenthood that it will stop funding the organization
November 2012: What’s on your ballot?
Update: To see what your ballot looks like (in any state) go to the updated article here. It’s that time of the year again.
Fallout from Citizens United: We’re losing our way
One day after the Jan. 30, 2012 deadline for candidates, campaigns and committees to file their financial reports for 2011, the democracy-killing impact of
More items to add to your Obama-accomplishment list
One of the most-read posts here on Occasional Planet continues to be “President Obama’s 244 accomplishments.” Since it first appeared in 2010, that post
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