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Understanding the Sanders Revolution

Oct 13, 2015 | Centrism, Democrats, Elections - Presidential (2016), Extremism, Liberalism, Political Ideologies, Political Parties

Published: The Daily Dot (October 13, 2015), The Good Men Project (October 13, 2015)

In tonight’s Democratic presidential debate, Bernie Sanders will take his first big step in avoiding the fate that befell another Vermont liberal, former Gov. Howard Dean, whose candidacy tanked after the public got a negative first impression of him following his defeat in the Iowa caucuses.... Read Original Article

Bernie Sanders and the Plight of Jews Who Criticize Israel

Oct 8, 2015 | Elections - Presidential (2016), Foreign Policy, Jewish Experiences, mic

Published: The Good Men Project (October 8, 2015)

When you’re a Jewish person who is willing to criticize the State of Israel, you quickly discover three things:

  1. To many other critics of Israel, the authenticity of your position will be constantly questioned. Indeed, whereas a non-Jewish critic of Israel can easily acknowledge that the situation is complicated, a Jewish critic is often held in suspicion if he or she makes any concessions whatsoever to points made by the Israeli government or pro-Israel camp.
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Why J-Law Is Wrong About Trump

Oct 1, 2015 | Conservativism, Elections - Presidential (2016), Extremism, mic, Republicans

Published: The Good Men Project (October 1, 2015)

While promoting The Hunger Games: Mockinjay – Part 2, Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth both expressed justifiable disdain at the prospect of Donald Trump winning next year’s presidential election. “If Donald Trump becomes president, that will be the end of the world,” the Academy Award-winning actress reportedly said.... Read Original Article

No One Can Afford To Sit It Out!

Oct 1, 2015 | Elections, Elections - Other, mic, Pennsylvania

Published: Network (October 1, 2015)

Though the 2016 presidential field gets most attention, Pennsylvania voters should elect well-qualified Democratic nominees Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht to Pennsylvania’s highest court this November to block partisan attempts to neutralize our impact next year. Likewise, prospects for a responsibly managed Northampton County depend on electing Democrats: Sam Murray judge and Lori Vargo Heffner to county council, and re-electing Controller Steve Barron and County Councilmen Scott Parsons, Ken Kraft, and Bob Werner.... Read Original Article

Here’s the real reason Scott Walker dropped out of the 2016 presidential race

Sep 22, 2015 | Elections, Elections - Other, Elections - Presidential (2016), mic, Plutocracy

Published: The Daily Dot (September 22, 2015)

On Tuesday morning, Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wisc.) announced what many had widely speculated, following a nationwide drop in support: He is dropping out of the presidential race. Walker emphasized in a Facebook post that he hopes his withdrawal will encourage a more “positive” race.... Read Original Article