Budget
Are republics democratic?
July 18, 2011If we live in a country where some citizens' votes count more than others - in other words, in which "one person, one vote" is really not the standard - how can we claim to be...
Read moreMinnesota unions await details of deal to end shutdown
July 15, 2011The two sides were at an impasse over how to resolve a $5 billion deficit for the budget period that started July 1.
Read moreCantor, GOP hoping to bring down Obama on debt ceiling
July 14, 2011Republicans appear ready to cause mass havoc for the United States - all for the chance to bring down President Obama.
Read moreLabor, democracy and the debt ceiling
July 13, 2011Discussing the negotiations on the debt ceiling got me thinking about some early experiences in the labor movement.
Read moreThe Republican Party and the big lies
July 7, 2011Modern Republicans reject every effective job plan and then blame Democrats for unemployment.
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