Articles by Jackie Salit
What RFK's Mistakes Teach Us About the Future of the Independent Movement
Now that the celebratory trashing (by Democrats) and overheated celebration (by Republicans) of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to suspend his independent presidential bid and back former President Donald Trump is in the rearview mirror, it’s time for an independent to sort this one out.
Suicide by Stupidity? Arizona Democrats Close the Presidential Primary
The Arizona Democratic Party voted down a resolution on September 21 to open the party’s presidential primaries in March to the state’s 1.3 million independent voters.
The U.S. Open and Open Politics
The corruption of American politics is deep and stifling and it is producing levels of alienation and antagonism that are frightening.
Baby, It’s Cold Inside
I watched the TV coverage of the opening session of the 116th Congress and was happy to see all the inspired women in jewel-toned dresses, many young, some of color, taking their places...