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Photo: Michael Reynolds Debates have always been an important platform for candidates to articulate and narrate their stances on the issues of the era. Like any art, particular moments in the past have defined and redirected its present form. Here are a few of these defining, great debate moments that, despite their brevity in broadcast, have not been fleeting in political memory. The 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debate No one alive today was present to experience it, but the 1858 senatorial debate b

San Diego is known for its extensive selection of authentic Mexican food, and because of its proximity to the Mexican border, Taco Tuesday is somewhat of a religion. One day a week, San Diegans gather in local taco shops, bars, and authentic Mexican restaurants, united by one thing: cheap tacos. Navigating through the diverse and at times overwhelming list of Mexican restaurants in San Diego can be a hard task, but once you find the right spots to enjoy cheap tacos and cold drinks, it's worth it

What is the Fair Tax... other than the Libertarian platform for tax reform?  According to FairTax.org, "The Fair Tax Plan is a comprehensive proposal that replaces all federal income and payroll based taxes with an integrated approach including a progressive national retail sales tax, a prebate to ensure no American pays federal taxes on spending up to the poverty level, dollar-for-dollar federal revenue replacement, and, through companion legislation, repeal of the 16th Amendment.  This nonpart

Credit: Communicating Ideas Combining traditional Chinese hot teas, a wide variety of boba, and Taiwanese Xiaochi (literally "small eats"), Tea Station provides a laid-back atmosphere to pick up a quick drink or sit and enjoy a taste of Taiwanese cuisine. Xiaochi is the Chinese equivalent to the Spanish Tapa, food that isn't typically made at home but served at street markets or small restaurants. The rising importance of this type of meal in Taiwan represents the mix of cultural influences fo

The Waterfront Bar and Grill (2044 Kettner Blvd.) was established in 1933 – significant because that was the year Prohibition (1920-33) was repealed. And that date plays into the running feud in the local bar industry as to whether The Waterfront or Tivoli is San Diego’s oldest. Tivoli opened its doors in 1885. But it couldn’t own a liquor license during Prohibition. As soon as it was deemed legal again to serve alcohol in this country, The Waterfront quickly set up shop. It’s accurate to say T

Credit: carterkessler.com Carter Kessler is the Republican candidate for Georgia State House District 118. He brings a post-partisan philosophy and a straightforward demeanor to the race that would appeal to independent voters in the state. In many ways, Carter Kessler looks to change Georgia politics. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Carter moved to Athens, Georgia in 1999 to attend the University of Georgia where he majored in Economics. Drawing from what he describes as a "good upbringing", Ke

Texas senatorial candidates Paul Sadler (D) and Ted Cruz (R) went head-to-head in their first debate on Tuesday night. The race is considered by several political analysts to be in Cruz’s favor since Texas is decidedly a Republican state, but Sadler is determined to silence the skeptics and prove that he still has a chance in November. The first question moderators of the Belo Debate, which aired statewide on television and cable news stations owned by Belo Corp and nationally on CSPAN-1, aske

Credit: dallasnews.com Texas senatorial candidates Paul Sadler (D) and Ted Cruz (R) went head-to-head in their first debate on Tuesday night. The race is considered by several political analysts to be in Cruz’s favor since Texas is decidedly a Republican state, but Sadler is determined to silence the skeptics and prove that he still has a chance in November. The first question moderators of the Belo Debate, which aired statewide on television and cable news stations owned by Belo Corp and nati

In a ruling today, Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson put the Pennsylvania voter ID debate to rest by ruling that voters in Pennslyvania will not have to show a photo ID to vote, at least for now. NBC News reports, Simpson’s ruling means that the photo ID requirement won’t be in effect for the Nov. 6 election, but it may be in effect for future elections. His decision did not strike down the entire law; in fact he rejected efforts by those challenging to law to stop state officials from ed

In a ruling today, Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson put the Pennsylvania voter ID debate to rest by ruling that voters in Pennslyvania will not have to show a photo ID to vote, at least for now. NBC News reports, Simpson’s ruling means that the photo ID requirement won’t be in effect for the Nov. 6 election, but it may be in effect for future elections. His decision did not strike down the entire law; in fact he rejected efforts by those challenging to law to stop state officials from ed