From the Tea Party, to Occupy Wall Street, to the growing number of organizations like Votizen and Americans Elect, non-partisans all over the United States are having an impact on local, state, and national politics.
Do you have running water in your home? Does your home have a heating system? Does it contain electrical wiring? Have you ever twirled spaghetti on a stainless steel fork? Did you brush your teeth with toothpaste from a tube?.
A nation works best when all of its people feel that they have a role, when all can fully participate, when each is inspired by an ideal greater than one’s own desires; for everyone needs to be part of a compelling mission.
In the last two weeks, European elections have given rise to a wave of anti-incumbent and anti-austerity sentiment among voters in France, Greece and even Germany, where the Pirate Party continues to expand its foothold in state governments across the country.
It is safe to say that the power of the Latino Legislative Caucus will continue to grow as the Latino vote hits critical mass in California and nationwide.
Proponents say the FairTax could reduce debt while increasing economic prosperity and opportunity for Americans at all income levels.
If organized labor wants a better future and higher standards of living for workers, it should fight for less, not more government.
Rights we take for granted in the workplace are the result of ferocious labor battles from 1895-1940. The Wobblies were a central force.
Much like our Founding Fathers did before us, more Americans are reflecting on our human nature, human rights, and the role of government.
While there are myriad examples of ineffectual, even corrupt, unions that are well past their prime, Local 6 serves as a reminder that a labor union can represent employees effectively.
Even FDR recognized that public sector unions give some citizens an unfair advantage over others in determining public policy, undermining the freedoms of other citizens by diminishing their voice.
