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Iowa Caucuses

How Democrats Can Promote Democracy starting with Iowa

October 19, 2021 Arthur Lieber 2024 Election, Campaigns, Democracy, Democrats, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

But there is one part of our political process where Democrats can effect meaningful change without constitutional changes. This is the manner in which the party of progressives selects its nominees for president.

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Rural America

It Wasn’t Just Russia: Democrats Have Larger Problems

June 6, 2017 Reece Ellis 2018 Election, Campaigns, Democrats, Demographics/Polls, Hillary Clinton, Missouri region, Politics, Republican Brain, Republicans, Voting/Elections 2 comments

There are several theories that attempt to explain why Hillary Clinton was defeated in November, and most of them are at least somewhat credible.

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Infographic: Who actually votes in America?

August 8, 2014 Bobbi Clemons Voting/Elections Leave a comment

Ever wonder who shows up to a Presidential election? Here’s a breakdown of the 131 million Americans who voted in 2008.      

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Trying to make America more self-sustaining – Part II

April 16, 2010 Arthur Lieber Economy, Employment, Government Leave a comment

Perhaps more importantly, he or she needs to produce “more smartly.” In other words, as a society we must ensure that what is produced meets at least the basic needs of all citizens.

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