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Virginia Three

Do you remember Virginia Governor Ralph Northam?

March 5, 2019 Arthur Lieber Democracy, Good government, Politics Leave a comment

Ralph Northam is still governor of Virginia, though it seemed that he would be run out on a rail when the story or stories of him being blackface surfaced on Friday, Feb. 1. Just about every progressive with a PC bone in his or her body called for him to immediately resign.

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Kirsten Gillibrand

The conundrum of the Senate Women’s Decisions

December 11, 2017 Arthur Lieber 2018 Election, 2020 Election, Civil liberties, Gender issues, Justice, Politics Leave a comment

I feel fortunate in my work life because for the most part I have worked with more women than men. At the risk of

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Al Franken

A few thoughts about Al Franken’s Current Situation

November 20, 2017 Arthur Lieber Ethics, Gender issues, Justice 2 comments

Unlike Donald Trump or Roy Moore, Al Franken seems to have a reasonable level of self-awareness. Hopefully that can put him in a position

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Advice to freshman Senators: Keep a low profile

November 20, 2012 Arthur Lieber 2012 Election, Campaigns, Democrats, Financial reform, Media, Republicans, Senate Leave a comment

Lawrence O’Donnell, host of MSNBC’s “The Last Word,” truly insulted me and most of his viewers recently.  He asked us to leave to room,

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