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American History Is Black History: Overcoming The Politics of Division
American History Is Black History: Overcoming The Politics of Division
“The establishment of democracy on the American continent was scarcely as radical a break with the (European) past as was the necessity, which Americans faced, of broadening the concept to include bla ...
22 Feb, 2019
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6 min read
OPINION: Unity is for Losers, and the Party Out of Power Doesn't Want It
OPINION: Unity is for Losers, and the Party Out of Power Doesn't Want It
As another government shutdown loomed over the border wall, many people wondered if the newfound calls for unity in President Trump's State of the Union message had the potential for any bipartisan co ...
18 Feb, 2019
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6 min read
OPINION: Unity is for Losers, and the Party Out of Power Doesn’t Want It
OPINION: Unity is for Losers, and the Party Out of Power Doesn’t Want It
As another government shutdown loomed over the border wall, many people wondered if the newfound calls for unity in President Trump's State of the Union message had the potential for any bipartisan co ...
18 Feb, 2019
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6 min read
Michigan Voted to End Partisan Gerrymandering; Are Partisan Primaries Next?
Michigan Voted to End Partisan Gerrymandering; Are Partisan Primaries Next?
As a business owner and lifelong resident of Michigan, I am proud to have stood with so many of my fellow citizens soliciting signatures for days and weeks on end to get the “Nonpartisan Redistricting ...
12 Feb, 2019
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4 min read
Common Wisdom Vs. Common Vision: How Independents Can Achieve Fair Representation in Government
Common Wisdom Vs. Common Vision: How Independents Can Achieve Fair Representation in Government
There’s been a great deal of speculation in recent news cycles about independent presidential candidates for 2020 thanks to Starbucks former CEO Howard Schultz. The common wisdom about his prospective ...
05 Feb, 2019
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12 min read
Breaking Down Barriers: Jackie Robinson at 100
Breaking Down Barriers: Jackie Robinson at 100
NOTE: This op-ed was submitted to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Worcester Telegram, Commonwealth Magazine, and the Montreal Gazette (a slightly expanded version tied to Jackie’s debut with the Roya ...
31 Jan, 2019
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5 min read
Breaking the Habit: A Mainstream Appetite to End Dysfunctional DC Politics
Breaking the Habit: A Mainstream Appetite to End Dysfunctional DC Politics
"There is such an appetite and an interest and a growing mainstream recognition that if we don't fix our system, we're going to get the same crappy results out of Washington." - John Opdycke, Presiden ...
30 Jan, 2019
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1 min read
America’s Take: The State of the Union Is NOT Strong
America’s Take: The State of the Union Is NOT Strong
Tuesday, January 29, was supposed to be the airing of the State of the Union Address. However, after a 35-day shutdown, the president's yearly speech has been pushed to February 5.This change has not ...
29 Jan, 2019
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3 min read
America's Take: The State of the Union Is NOT Strong
America's Take: The State of the Union Is NOT Strong
Tuesday, January 29, was supposed to be the airing of the State of the Union Address. However, after a 35-day shutdown, the president's yearly speech has been pushed to February 5.This change has not ...
29 Jan, 2019
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3 min read
America is Ready and Waiting for a Credible Independent to Challenge Both Parties
America is Ready and Waiting for a Credible Independent to Challenge Both Parties
The data is undeniable. You can see it in polls, voter registration statistics, and in most coffee shops. A substantial majority of voters, especially younger ones, want the option of choosing a candi ...
28 Jan, 2019
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4 min read