Campaigns, Races, Election Reform & Voting Rights
Information about election reform and voting rights proposals to ensure that US elections are democratic, fair and free, in compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Obama's Speech on Patriotism and Love of America
Full text of Barack Obama's insightful and interesting speech on June 30, 2008 on the meaning of patriotism, entitled "The America We Love."
Full text of Barack Obama's insightful and interesting speech on June 30, 2008 on the meaning of patriotism, entitled "The America We Love."
2008 Presidential Debates: Dates, Locations, Formats
The dates, locations and formats of the three debates between Barack Obama and John McCain and one debate between the vice-presidential candidates. Also lists the eligibility qualifications to be included in 2008 debates.
The dates, locations and formats of the three debates between Barack Obama and John McCain and one debate between the vice-presidential candidates. Also lists the eligibility qualifications to be included in 2008 debates.
Liberalism 101: Democratic Party Agenda on Electoral Reform
The following is the Democratic Party agenda on electoral reform. "A fundamental tenet of our democracy is the right to vote and have that vote counted. We must be vigilant in protecting this right and ensuring that... "
The following is the Democratic Party agenda on electoral reform. "A fundamental tenet of our democracy is the right to vote and have that vote counted. We must be vigilant in protecting this right and ensuring that... "
2008 Democratic Primary Race Fundraising Statistics
The most recent fundraising statistics and key contributor info for 2008 Democratic primary racecandidates Obama, Clinton, Edwards, Richardson, Dodd, Biden and Kucinich.
The most recent fundraising statistics and key contributor info for 2008 Democratic primary racecandidates Obama, Clinton, Edwards, Richardson, Dodd, Biden and Kucinich.
Decision 2008: Obama or Clinton? Clinton or Obama?
The lively and frank, most-read articles at About.com Liberal Politics dissecting the too-close-to-call race between these two outstanding presidential candidates.
The lively and frank, most-read articles at About.com Liberal Politics dissecting the too-close-to-call race between these two outstanding presidential candidates.
Top Five Worst Moments of the MSNBC Democratic Debate
The candidates made the best of dreadful situation by attempting to squeeze intelligent answers into 30-second soundbites, and by respectfully responding to stupid questions. I've selected the top five worst moments of this disastrous MSNBC Democratic debate.
The candidates made the best of dreadful situation by attempting to squeeze intelligent answers into 30-second soundbites, and by respectfully responding to stupid questions. I've selected the top five worst moments of this disastrous MSNBC Democratic debate.
Democratic Debate Scorecards for the 2008 Candidates
Dissects, rates and ranks Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Richardson, Dodd, Biden, Kucinich and Gravel in each of the Democratic 2008 debates and at certain conventions and conferences at which the Democratic candidates spoke.
Dissects, rates and ranks Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Richardson, Dodd, Biden, Kucinich and Gravel in each of the Democratic 2008 debates and at certain conventions and conferences at which the Democratic candidates spoke.
Chronicles of the 2008 Race for the White House
This article chronicles the 2008 Race for the White House via the most-read and most searched-for intriguing columns and blog posts by Deborah White, About.com's Guide to Liberal Politics.
This article chronicles the 2008 Race for the White House via the most-read and most searched-for intriguing columns and blog posts by Deborah White, About.com's Guide to Liberal Politics.
Rating the 2008 Presidential Candidates - February 2007
At the DNC's Winter 2007 meeting, held February 1-3, 2007, 10 candidates for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination made their pitches to the party faithful in attendance, and to live C-SPAN cameras. These are my evaluations of their presentations, and about their candidacies 21 months before the November 4, 2008 elections.
At the DNC's Winter 2007 meeting, held February 1-3, 2007, 10 candidates for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination made their pitches to the party faithful in attendance, and to live C-SPAN cameras. These are my evaluations of their presentations, and about their candidacies 21 months before the November 4, 2008 elections.
Voting Rights - Ohio 2004 as Lesson in What Can Go Wrong
The 2000 & 2004 US elections were tainted with thousands of verified violations of citizens' rights to vote. Millions were denied the ability to freely and fairly cast votes for their choices. As an example of US democracy derailed, this article summarizes Congressional findings of the 2004 Ohio election for access to voting, and accurate recording and counting of votes.
The 2000 & 2004 US elections were tainted with thousands of verified violations of citizens' rights to vote. Millions were denied the ability to freely and fairly cast votes for their choices. As an example of US democracy derailed, this article summarizes Congressional findings of the 2004 Ohio election for access to voting, and accurate recording and counting of votes.
Top 5 Signs Bush & Rove Are in Election Season 2006
As election seasons near, the Bush team trots out variations of the same tried-and true campaign taglines and tactics. Remember the silly color-coded warning system for terror alerts? Funny how it disappeared after Nov 2004. Remember the Republican "smear and fear" tactics of the 2004 election race? Here are the top 5 signs for Nov 2006.
As election seasons near, the Bush team trots out variations of the same tried-and true campaign taglines and tactics. Remember the silly color-coded warning system for terror alerts? Funny how it disappeared after Nov 2004. Remember the Republican "smear and fear" tactics of the 2004 election race? Here are the top 5 signs for Nov 2006.
Election Reform Agenda by Common Cause
Common Cause is a nonprofit organization that works for US citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. This link leads to its election reform agenda, which includes provisional ballots, fair voter registration, electronic voting machines with voter-verified paper trails and much more.
Common Cause is a nonprofit organization that works for US citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. This link leads to its election reform agenda, which includes provisional ballots, fair voter registration, electronic voting machines with voter-verified paper trails and much more.
Center for Voting and Democracy
Fair Vote-Center for Voting & Democracy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fair elections where every vote counts and all voters are represented. The group conducts research, analysis, education and advocates for more democratic voting systems. The group was founded and is headed by former 20-year US Representative John Anderson, 1980 US presidential candidate.
Fair Vote-Center for Voting & Democracy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fair elections where every vote counts and all voters are represented. The group conducts research, analysis, education and advocates for more democratic voting systems. The group was founded and is headed by former 20-year US Representative John Anderson, 1980 US presidential candidate.
US Justice Dept Guide to Federal Voting Rights Laws
Link leads to the US Department of Justice Voting Section, which includes Introduction to Federal Voting Rights Laws, Before the Voting Rights Act, The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and The Effect of the Voting Rights Act.
Link leads to the US Department of Justice Voting Section, which includes Introduction to Federal Voting Rights Laws, Before the Voting Rights Act, The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and The Effect of the Voting Rights Act.