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Armed Donald Trump supporters caught menacing Democratic campaign office

Oct 14, 2016 | Conservativism, Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Extremism, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans

Published: Salon (October 14, 2016)

Donald Trump supporters have talked about violence if the Republican candidate loses to Hillary Clinton next month. And now, some of them are starting to put their money where their mouths are.

A pro-Donald Trump protester has attracted attention for standing alone outside a Virginia Democratic campaign office with his gun.... Read Original Article

Hillary’s health and history: She’s not the first candidate to face major medical questions

Sep 16, 2016 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), History, mic, Political Parties, Republicans

Published: Salon (September 16, 2016)

After Hillary Clinton nearly collapsed at a 9/11 ceremony earlier this week, allegedly due to pneumonia and overheating, the American public is naturally concerned. On the one hand, people wonder whether Clinton is healthy enough to assume the presidency. On the other, they face the fact that ruling Clinton out for health reasons may lead to the election of a truly dangerous man.

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Tired of Democrats vs. Republicans? Here’s how to fix it

Aug 24, 2016 | Conservativism, Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Liberalism, Libertarianism, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans

Published: Salon (August 23, 2016)

I’ve been second to none among progressive pundits urging the sane world to unify behind Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump. I’m not going to repeat those arguments here. (If you’re reading this article, the chances are you know them anyway.) But it’s time to acknowledge the major logical flaw in any lesser-of-two-evils position:

If we progressives want meaningful change in our society and the larger world, how can we achieve it when both major parties are so flawed?... Read Original Article

Tim Kaine in the Membrane

Jul 24, 2016 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Political Parties

Published: The Good Men Project (July 23, 2016)

What is there to say about a vice presidential candidate like Tim Kaine? The man is so dull.

To be fair, he meets the basic requirements of appearing on a presidential ticket. He hails from the swing state of Virginia, which after voting consistently Republican for more than forty years turned to Barack Obama in the last two elections.... Read Original Article

Avoiding the mistakes of conventions past: Can the parties steer clear of these historical pitfalls?

Jul 16, 2016 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), History, mic, Political Parties, Republicans

Published: Salon (July 16, 2016)

In anticipation of the upcoming Democratic and Republican conventions later this month, it seems appropriate to brace ourselves for something historic. After all, Hillary Clinton is the first woman ever to be nominated by a major party, as well as a traditionally polarizing figure who only recently managed to win the endorsement of her chief rival, Bernie Sanders.... Read Original Article