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Roll Call: David Hawkings- Opus: ‘5 Reasons Why Congress is Broken’

Source: The New Democrat I guess I would disagree a little with what David Hawkings is saying here and that I would add a little to his argument as well. Money, is an issue with Congressional elections, but it’s not … Continue reading

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Brookings: William A. Galston & E.J. Dionne: ‘The Case For Universal Voting’

Source:Brookings Institution– arguing in favor of forced universal voting. “William Galston and E.J. Dionne, Jr. make the case for universal voting – a new electoral system in which voting would be regarded as a required, civic duty. They argue that universal … Continue reading

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Salon: Opinion: Michael Burstein: “We Need a New Constitution”: What American Liberal Democracy Really Needs

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Salon: Opinion: Michael Burstein: We Need a New Constitution Michael Burstein’s amendments, or even new United States Constitution was not as radical or social democratic as I was expecting. … Continue reading

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The Fiscal Times: Report: Rob Garver: Senate Alums Have a Plan to Fix Our Broken Government

U.S. Congress The Fiscal Times: Report: Rob Garver: Senate Alums Know How to Fix Our Broken Government There really isn’t any plan that would fix our U.S. Congress that is so unpopular that only its members, family and staff for … Continue reading

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