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Canadian Leaders Debate, round two

The four-way leaders’ debate in French has just concluded. Here are some observations on the debates and the election to this point. It was good of Radio Canada and CBC to have a live stream on the web with English translation, and somewhat...

The Republican leadership crisis

I blogged recently about President Barack Obama’s vision drift and the lack of a clear agenda in the White House as we muddle toward the 2012 political campaign. But an even more pressing leadership crisis is emerging within the Republican...

Election apathy…and renewal?

It’s been humbling to see the hunger – the pure courage – citizens living under repressive regimes have demonstrated to claim the basic right of free and fair elections. And it’s troubling to contrast that passion with the stilted...

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On the Street: Vermont Town Meetings

by David Sommerstein

Mar 05, 2002 — Today people in Vermont will vote on local issues ranging from taxes to growth ordinances. Many will stick around their polling place for the annual town meeting. The town meeting is a Vermont tradition, mandated in the state constitution. Some call it democracy at its best. Others say the influx of newcomers and the fact that the meetings are held when many people are working make it an ailing institution. David Sommerstein was in Vermont last weekend. He asked Vermonters from Colchester, Winooski, South Hero, Hinesburg, and Burlington if they plan to go to town meeting and what issues they'd like discussed there. Go to full article

Assembly Speaker Silver Takes Campaign Finance to Floor

by Karen DeWitt

May 03, 2001 — The speaker of the State Assembly made a rare appearance today on the floor of his chamber. Sheldon Silver debated a bill introducing public financing of legislative and statewide campaigns in New York state. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article

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