October brings with it a yearly epidemic that, depending on its severity, kills between 3,000 to 50,000 Americans. It’s called the flu. Americans don’t panic; they get their flu shots, wash their hands thoroughly and frequently, and the flu season passes. Neither are Americans panicked over Ebola (and they shouldn’t be). Polls show the majority […]
Read MoreSupreme Court should act on gay marriage 0
What is going on inside the heads of those nine Supreme Court justices? This week’s legal drama around same-sex marriage makes me worry that they’re all thinking more about politics than doing right by the Constitution. Don’t get me wrong. By deciding on Monday to turn down all pending same-sex marriage cases, the Supreme Court […]
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Last week, the Supreme Court voted to leave the Ohio GOP’s early voting restrictions in place for this election and made it harder and more confusing for people in Ohio to vote. It’s shameful — a victory for the underhanded tactics Republicans are using to keep Democrats away from the polls. I’ve been frustrated before, […]
Read MoreWhy does GOP fight early voting? 0
As a longtime political operative, I know firsthand how a vote here or a vote there can make a huge difference in a close election. And as Vice President Al Gore’s former campaign manager, I understand the impact U.S. Supreme Court decisions can have on electoral outcomes. These two reasons are why I’m outraged by […]
Read MorePolitical Cameos on ‘The Good Wife’? Donna Brazile Likes Them. 0
By Mike Hale http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/01/political-cameos-on-the-good-wife-donna-brazile-likes-them/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0 When it comes to political cameos on TV shows, Donna Brazile and I — spoiler alert! — disagree. Below is a letter by Ms. Brazile, a national Democratic political strategist and a recurring character on “The Good Wife”: In a recent piece, Mike Hale, a Times television critic, had an issue […]
Read MorePolitical Strategist Donna Brazile Donates Her Papers to LSU 0
By Tara Laver http://news.blogs.lib.lsu.edu/2014/09/26/donna_brazile_papers/ Though she has made her name and home in Washington D.C. for the past three decades, distinguished LSU alumna, veteran political strategist and commentator, author, and Democratic Party official Donna Brazile makes no secret of her pride in being a native of Louisiana and an LSU graduate. Now an important piece […]
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