Despite their considerable efforts, the Republicans were not able to buy or steal the election after all. Their defeat was of an almost biblical nature. The people—large swaths of the public who have traditionally supported the Democrats—whose votes they had plotted, schemed, and maneuvered, unto nearly the very last minute, to deny rose up and said they wouldn’t have it. If they had to stand in line well into the night to cast their vote they did it. The long lines were the symbol of the 2012 election—at once awe-inspiring and enraging.
Despite their considerable efforts, the Republicans were not able to buy or steal the election after all. Their defeat was of an almost biblical nature. The people—large swaths of the public who have traditionally supported the Democrats—whose votes they had plotted, schemed, and maneuvered, unto nearly the very last minute, to deny rose up and said they wouldn’t have it. If they had to stand in line well into the night to cast their vote they did it. The long lines were the symbol of the 2012 election—at once awe-inspiring and enraging.
Robert Mueller testified before Congress, and the conventional wisdom has rendered its verdict. Critics on the right – and even many on the left – agreed. He did not perform well. Or, at least, he didn’t deliver the kind of command performance that would reverse the emerging momentum (backed by polls) against impeachment. Perhaps it was time, to borrow a phrase from the Clinton impeachment battles of the late 1990s, to “move on.” Regarding impeachment, that political advice is sound. Nancy
They're asking the state Supreme Court to hold Gov. Terry McAuliffe in contempt.
Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk. Polly longs to become an explorer. But in 1914, womens rights and choices are limited - something twelve-year-old Polly learns when she befriends her new neighbours: two suffragettes, fighting for womens rights to vote. Pollys parents are appalled,…
*The headline is a little snarky, and I understand why, still, there are good statistics in this piece that paint a picture of increasing potential. The snark is appropriate because […]
Republican Sen. Thad Cochran, consorting with the Tea Party's mortal enemy. Sen. Thad Cochran narrowly survived a vicious Tea-Party-and-Koch-fueled primary today, reminding me to never again give ...
On 9 November, 2.4 million people turned out to vote on Catalonia's future, yet the Spanish government refuses to listen, writes Josep-Maria Terric...
Growing up during The Troubles, I was determined that I was not going to be forced into Irish unity by terrorist violence or the threat of it. At the time, there was no space to think about a different future. But since then, we have had peace, however imperfect it may be, and we now have the opportunity to freely decide our fate. Why will everyone living on the island of Ireland benefit from Irish unity? How will the referendum be won? Do we need to start preparing now? What will happen when Ireland is reunified? Disillusioned with the state of pro-union politics in Britain and Northern Ireland, scarred by what he and many others see as a detrimental vote for Brexit and determined to heal the wounds inflicted by partition, Ben Collins sets out a multitude of political, social and economic benefits of removing the border on the island of Ireland, once and for all. Written from the viewpoint of an East Belfast-born former UUP campaigner, Irish Unity: Time to Prepare addresses the concerns of unionists in Northern Ireland and sceptics in the Republic and urges everyone on the island of Ireland to escape the crumbling United Kingdom so that we can build a peaceful and prosperous future together, for ourselves and our children.
Description Book Synopsis Stacey Abrams, politician and Nobel peace prize nominee, is brought to life in this poetic picture book biography that follows Abrams's fight for voters' rights. Narrated by Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Septima Clark, and Fannie Lou Hamer, this powerful story tells how Abrams's work was inspired by those luminaries before her. "Sometimes she would light the way. Sometimes her way would be lit by others..." Stacey Abrams was always destined for big things, because she always imagined more. Now she protects the least powerful, works toward making voting fair and easy, and demands better for Georgia and every other state in this nation. Stacey Abrams's determination, perseverance, and courage will inspire younger generations to make meaningful change in the world. Traci Todd's lyrical text is coupled with stunning artwork from Laura Freeman, Coretta Scott King Honoree for Hidden Figures. Use this book to encourage conversation at home and the classroom about Black women and voting. This book is perfect for Black History Month and to be shared alongside such powerful titles as Kamala Harris: Rooted In Justice by Nikki Grimes and I Dissent by Debbie Levy.
It’s that time of the year again when Australians get to choose the people who will, in great part, determine the country’s future. The 2022 Australian Federal Election will be happening on the 21st of Read more…
Territorial rights are often perceived to create barriers and discriminate against the poor. This study challenges that notion by re-examining the cosmopolitan understanding of territory. It addresses issues from the right to vote, the right to exclude others to the legitimacy of territorial boundaries and the exploitation of natural resources.
I felt obliged to interview once more CPP founding chairman and NDFP chief political consultant Jose Ma. Sison. Such an interview is very timely as President Aquino would present and deliver his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July. Sison has recently released his latest book Continuing the Struggle for National and Social […]
A Woman Of Courage by Tania Blanchard
I can’t offer an overall theory of the trends that have brought us to this dismal pass, merely a few scattered observations. Forgive me, at the outset, for mentioning my latest book, but it does occur
This week is thanksgiving week in the US, so it seems fitting that we should have a list especially for our American readers. This list looks at 10 of the great moments in the history of the US - ten of the reasons that you are giving thanks this week. These are in reverse chronological
