The old saying, “It’s not over until the fat lady sings,” is true for both the Democrats and the Republicans. A quick look at the state of the races will clearly show that the fat lady hasn’t even arrived at the building yet. There is gripping drama in the Democratic race. Hillary Clinton is a […]

The day dawned after the Florida and Midwestern political contests with an astonishing, perhaps unprecedented, realization and revelation. In a mature democracy with the experience of more than 50 presidential elections, there now actually was something new under the March sun. There have been parties riven by specific issues before – the National Republicans by […]

Voting is the most fundamental democratic act for citizens of our state, and of our country. But when voters fear they will be harassed or intimidated at the polls, they may choose not to show up. When circumstances are such that citizens feel they cannot turn out to vote, that’s a form of voter disenfranchisement. […]

Election campaigns are always flooded with deceitful demagoguery and preposterous promises. But this year, candidates in both parties are making particularly cynical statements on the same subject – international trade. Donald Trump is leading the way, vowing in virtually every appearance to “bring back” millions of manufacturing jobs that have departed for China and other […]