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Paul Farrell presents an excellent critique of our failed democracy, human greed has raptured our government while most Americans are oblivious to how ineffective this system really is. All Republicans are bought out and 80% of Democratic Representatives...
Tags: democracy, lobbyist, kaiser, washington dc, lobbying, congress, obama, campaign reform
It’s been 233 years since our American ancestors, completely fed up with their government, revolted. Overburdened by taxes, blocked from free trade, and lacking the representation to improve their situations, they took up arms and...
Tags: America, Revolution, taxes, republic, constitution, Benjamin Franklin, self-rule, trade, equality, freedom, pursuit of happiness, popular vote, lobbyists, campaign financing, campaign reform, partisanship, democrat, republican
Campaign contribution limits backed by Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato aren't likely to sail smoothly through the legislative process, if a special city council meeting today was any indication. Council members...
Tags: campaign reform