John Steiner: Rescuing the American Dream

Trending today– Lakoff: How to Rescue the American Dream from the GOP’s Nightmare The Republicans are redefining “democracy”–but it’s time to remember what the real dream of democracy meant. George Lakoff and Glenn Smith AlterNet, 28 July Read the article… And here is the advertisement slated to start running in various newspapers. The American Dream.  …

Graphics Directory (List & Small Images)

Below the line….alpha list of all graphics [in English] with embedded links. For Spanish-language graphics see AA Lista de Graficas (1) and [in reverse order as posted] AA Espanol (55).  Updated 2 Aug 2013. Click on the Link Above the Image to Reach Full Size Image, Comments, & Source Link

Retrospective: Jackie Salit Nails Two Parties in 2010

THE PARTIES ARE OVER by Jacqueline Salit Goodbye two-Party system?  Discontent is building to open up the political process NEW YORK NEWSDAY THE SUNDAY SPECIAL October 31, 2010 Name a problem — poverty, war, out-of-control spending. The political parties offer themselves as the solution to all of the above, and more. We respond by voting …

Disagree, but Engage–Free and Fair Elections in USA?

Disagree, but engage: That’s civility On issues ranging from abortion to guns, it is possible for adversaries to find common ground February 10, 2011|By Robert Fersh and Andrew L. Yarrow EXTRACT:  These processes are most successful when participants have strong, informed opinions and can make a difference if they reach agreement. This was the case …