- A Framing Memo for Occupy Wall Street
- I was asked weeks ago by some in the Occupy Wall Street movement to make suggestions for how to frame the movement. I have hesitated so far, because I think the movement should be framing itself. It’s a general principle: Unless you frame yourself, others will frame you — the media, your enemies, your competitors, your well-meaning friends. Read the Rest...
- Opinion: Direct democracy a crucial tool in protecting animals
- By Jennifer Fearing | 10/20/11 12:00 AM PST California is celebrating a milestone: the 100th birthday of the initiative and referenda process. The Humane Society of the United States actively works to defend this process of direct democracy born in the Progressive Era, given that it has been used to drive vital social reforms, including those protecting animals. Read the Rest...
- Consensus Is What Direct Democracy Looks Like
- By Evan O'Neil October 19, 2011 Read the Rest...
- Do We Need Politicians, Or Can We Cut Out the Middleman?
- American Politicians Are Bought and Paid For Read the Rest...
- Alert: American Autumn Threatened
- by Dr. Robert D. Crane Read the Rest...
- How to Fix California’s Democracy Crisis
- ONE hundred years ago today, California voters added the ballot initiative to the State Constitution, allowing citizens to use petitions to bring proposed statutes and constitutional amendments for a public vote. Read the Rest...
- Occupy Wall Street: A Blank Slate?
- by Mike Maharrey The Occupy *insert place here* movement could represent an incredible opportunity to advance the idea of decentralization and Constitutional restraint. It could also pose the greatest threat to liberty seen in a long time. Read the Rest...
- Democracy means governance through the people
- Michael Efler is the spokesperson for 'Mehr Demokratie,' an initiative calling for more referenda and a better electoral law on the German and European level. He also says Western systems can learn from the Arab World. "Mehr Demokratie" was founded in 1988. Today, the initiative has 13 regional branches, eight offices and close to 6,000 members. "Mehr Demokratie" is the largest non-party organization promoting democracy in the European Union. Michael Efler has been their spokesperson for two years. Read the Rest...
- Occupy Wall Street in Boston
- I just received this press release. So it looks like I may not have to wait to get a better feel for what is going on. The protest is right by South Station so I’m thinking about taking the train. Boston has about the worst parking situation in the country, but nothing in downtown is really very far from anything else. I ended up not being able to make it, but I did get a report, which I may post later. “OCCUPY WALL STREET” INSPIRES PROTESTS IN BOSTON Read the Rest...
- Wieland, Or The Transformation: An American Tale by Charles Brockden Brown
- Published at 6:14 PM on September 19, 2011 By Daniel O'Leary Wieland, Or The Transformation: An American Tale by Charles Brockden Brown I Hear Voices … Two Centuries Old Read the Rest...
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