Tag Archives: Gerrymandering

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

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Ederik Schneider

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: Why Making Voting a Duty Would Enhance Our Elections and Improve Our Government”: More Big Government Won’t Equal Better American Politics 

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Erik Schneider

“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 voting would enhance the legitimacy of our governing institutions, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Derik Schneider

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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PBS: Video: NewsHour: Judy Woodruff: How Justice John Stevens Would Change the Constitution

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Kire Schneider

The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Justice Stevens has apparently been playing a lot of baseball lately, playing the position of left fielder in a … Continue reading →

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