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Carnegie Corporation of New York: To Be a True Practitioner of Democracy

2013-05-22T15:04:20Z

By Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Delivered the following address to The Heller School for Social Policy and Managemen...

Read more: Carnegie Corporation of New York, Brandeis University, Democracy, Alexis De Tocqueville, Commencement Speech, Vartan Gregorian, College News

Mark Weinstein: Entertainment Snafu: PATH Becomes an Intruder

2013-05-21T17:17:14Z

The privacy revolution is real. True privacy is an inherent right of law-abiding citizens everywhere.

Read more: Family Entertainment, Duckduckgo, Private Group, Right to Privacy, Sgrouples, Path, Revolution, Facebook Groups, Family Photos, Democracy, Facebook, Parents-Kids-Photos, Privacy, Friends-Photos, Photo Sharing, Technology News

Nehginpao Kipgen: Quid Pro Quo Diplomacy in U.S.-Myanmar Relations

2013-05-21T15:05:43Z

If softliners and hardliners within the Myanmar military see confidence in its democracy roadmap, provided that there is continued support from the international community, Thein Sein's visit to Washington can possibly pave the way for amending the 2008 constitution.

Read more: Diplomacy, Democracy, US, Myanmar, Politics, Relations, Economy, World News

Richard Javad Heydarian: Philippine Elections: The Sound and the Fury

2013-05-20T16:20:42Z

For many frustrated Filipinos, Faulkner's characters perfectly match what they -- have and continue to -- see as a group of vicious, greedy politicians using the language of public service and invoking familial pedigree to woo a largely underprivileged electorate.

Read more: Corruption, Political Dynasties, Elections, Democracy, Philippines, Vote Rigging, Celebrities, World News

Toni Nagy: Life Lessons Learned From My Toddler

2013-05-16T10:14:55Z

Toddlerhood is a challenging stage. My daughter has the newfound ability to express her wants, needs and excessively irrational, endless, countless, infinite demands with words, yet lacks the decency to keep it to herself.

Read more: Childhood Memories, Early Child Development, Child Development, Children, First Words, Daughters, Discipline, Toddler, Democracy, Negotiating, Parenting, Dictatorship, Childhood, Tantrums, Parents-Toddlers, Parents News

Rocky Dawuni: A Groove for Peaceful Democracy in Africa -- My Experiences From Kenya's 2013 Elections

2013-05-15T12:53:07Z

I was thankful to witness this collective courage of a country to take a bold step from its past experiences. It filled me with a sense of hope that Africa's march to democracy has entered a new phase.

Read more: Social Media, Politics, Kenyan Music, Uhuru Kenyatta, Social Change, African Elections, Popular Music, Music-Activism, Kenyan Elections, Africa, World Peace, Democracy, Music, World News, World News

Dave Johnson: Upcoming Trans-Pacific Partnership Looks Like Corporate Takeover

2013-05-15T01:24:44Z

It will be sold as a trade agreement (because everyone knows that "trade" is good) but much of it appears to be (from what we know) a corporate end-run around things We the People want to do to reign in the giant corporations -- like Wall Street regulation, environmental regulation and corporate taxation.

Read more: Ustr, Multinational Corporations, Democracy, Korea Fta, Tpp, Trans-Pacific Partnership, Trade, Video, Business News

Robert Reich: The Triumph of Progressivism: Graduation 2013 and 1968

2013-05-14T14:00:08Z

Many of you soon-to-be college graduates are determined to make the world a better place. But many of you are cynical about politics. You see the system as inherently corrupt. You doubt real progress is possible. Let me remind you: Cynicism is a self-fulfilling prophesy.

Read more: Progressivism, Graduation, Graduation 2013, Democracy, Reform, Cynicism, Commencement 2013, Universal Health Insurance, College News

Bill Moyers: Don't Shoot -- Organize!

2013-05-10T18:44:37Z

There is an alternative to force, blood, and suffering. It's called democracy. Yes, there is plenty of injustice, greed and sheer wickedness. But don't mourn the fact -- organize.

Read more: Newtown, Sahil Kapur, National Rifle Association, Publicmind, Christina Wilkie, Democracy, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Armed Revolution, Nra, Neil Heslin, Politics News

Alan Singer: Reclaiming the Conversation on Education

2013-05-10T13:11:03Z

The problem at meetings such as Reclaiming the Conversation on Education conference is that they tend to be "anti" meetings that do not present a clear alternative agenda defining what participants believe is the role public education should play in a democratic society.

Read more: Citizenship, Common Core State Standards, Education, Common Core, Public Education Reform, Progressives, Democracy, Teachers Union, John Dewey, Teachers, New York, Rockville Center, Politics News

Nehginpao Kipgen: Democratic Transition in Myanmar and Western Interests

2013-05-09T11:42:41Z

Is the government, still dominated by the military, willing to amend the undemocratic elements of the 2008 constitution ahead of the 2015 general elections?

Read more: Democracy, Burma, Interests, Concerns, US, Transition, Myanmar, Eu, Aung San Suu Kyi, National League for Democracy, World News

Alex Pattakos: Boston Strong: The Athens of America

2013-05-07T12:54:10Z

Once again, the people of Boston demonstrated, individually and collectively, that they are a true beacon of hope and inspiration for the nation and the world.

Read more: Democracy, American Revolution, Greece, Terrorism, Boston Marathon, Beacon Hill, Boston Global Forum, Boston, Boston Marathon Bombing, Paul Revere, Boston Strong, Politics News

Sam Chaltain: The Wisdom of Crowds, Untapped

2013-05-03T15:39:50Z

We are ignoring the wisdom of our own community, and the chance to imagine D.C.'s future education policy as a city-wide, regenerative civic event.

Read more: Leadership, Education, District of Columbia, Crowdsourcing, Democracy, Education Reform, Public Education, David Catania, David Catania School Reform, Dc School Reform, DC News

Soraya Chemaly: In a Meritocracy, Sexism Is Shocking and Hard to Believe

2013-05-03T15:24:03Z

We do not live in a meritocracy, not even in the most privileged corners of the country where diverse, academically driven kids enjoy access to what might legitimately be seen as unlimited opportunities. This idea deeply disturbs people.

Read more: Women in Politics, Women's Political Representation, Democracy, Gender Bias, Sexism, Feminism, Bullying, Video, Politics News

Alex Wirth: A Pessimistic Generation

2013-05-01T11:23:40Z

It begs the question: What is causing young people to be more pessimistic about the power of their vote? And not only that, but why are the politically engaged even more pessimistic?

Read more: Politics, Youth Vote, Youth, 2012 Election, Civic Engagement, Democracy, Electoral College, Voting, Campaign Finance, Politics News

Dave Johnson: What Does It Mean To Be An "American" Corporation?

2013-04-25T20:21:15Z

Can we align the interests of giant corporations with our national, American interest? If we cannot, they should be stripped of their American corporate privileges and be required to do the same things as other entities that are not wedded to the national interest.

Read more: Taxes, Nationalism, Jobs, Tax Haven, Democracy, Multinational Corporations, We the People, Corporation, Business News

Tim_Arnold: Our Democracy Is Dead

2013-04-23T19:28:21Z

An intimidated group of U.S. Senators, in the minority, recently denied what the vast majority of Americans want in terms of a modest first step to be...

Read more: Abraham Lincoln, Nra-Ratings, Gun Control, Democracy, Senate Vote, Background Checks, Nra, Politics News

Pearl Korn: From the Streets of Boston to the Halls of Congress, Extremists Have Our Country Under Siege

2013-04-23T16:01:18Z

President Obama had poured his heart and political capital into background checks and gun reform, yet his efforts were met with failure, in a coup against the will of the People orchestrated by the NRA and their lackeys in the Senate.

Read more: Boston Marathon Bombing, Gun Control, Senate, Assault Weapons Ban, Newtown, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Public Citizen, Democracy, Democrats, Constitution, Citizens United, Nra, Barack Obama, Gabby Giffords, Campaign Finance, Politics News

John Michael: Let's Not Forget Ourselves

2013-04-23T12:25:22Z

We can all agree that what happened at the marathon is unacceptable in the 21st Century, but I think we can just as easily agree that how we react to such events is just as important as the events themselves.

Read more: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Miranda Rights, Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect, Boston Marathon Bombing, Miranda Rights, Democracy, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Justice, Crime News

Ziad J. Asali, M.D.: Salam Fayyad: Emerging as he Exits

2013-04-22T14:44:16Z

Fayyad will soon have to decide how to pursue his vision in practice. Can he turn his credibility into votes and electability, assuming elections are held? Can, or will he be allowed to, build an independent political movement, assuming he wants to do that?

Read more: Palestinian Authority, Palestine, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Mahmoud Abbas, Salam Fayyad, Pluralism, Palestinians, Democracy, Pa, Civil Society, Israel, World News

Monica Bauer: Why 90 Percent Isn't Enough: The Real Reason Gun Control Failed

2013-04-18T15:20:05Z

Ending the filibuster should be a national rallying cry. No issue with 90 percent national support should be able to be defeated in the U.S. Senate.

Read more: Filibuster, Gun Control, Democracy, Senate, Nra, Guns, Congress, 113th Congress, Politics News

Steve McSwain: 'America Sucks!'

2013-04-18T11:03:14Z

Those were the words written on the subway wall. Disappointment. Frustration. Fearfulness. Sums up the "state of affairs" in America, huh?

Read more: Gratitude for America, Dalai Lama, Democracy, Gandhi, Religion News, Illusion, Greatest Nation, Barkley Asks of Baldwin, America, Martin L. King, State of Affairs, The Buddha, Christian, Kiss the Ground, Hunger for Revenge, Jesus, Jr., Religion News

Joan Z. Shore: America in Denial

2013-04-16T13:41:07Z

It's a sobering lesson of history that all the great empires -- including the Roman, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Soviet (and yes, even the British) did not fall apart from foreign invasion, but from their own over-expansion, hypocrisy and corruption. This, I fear, is the future of the American Empire.

Read more: Disaster, Boston Marathon Bombing, Empire, Democracy, American Dream, Politics News

Javier Corrales: The Venezuelan Earthquake

2013-04-15T13:44:03Z

Maduro is being declared the winner, and thus, the man in charge of reconstruction. But he is emerging from this election far weaker rather than the "official loser," Capriles. This seems to be the wrong way to start the reconstruction effort.

Read more: Henrique Capriles, Democracy, Hugo Chavez, Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela Elections, Latin America, World News

James Zogby: American Attitudes Toward Egypt Have Soured

2013-04-13T09:00:21Z

In January of 2012, we asked Americans whether or not they were hopeful that the Arab Spring would bring about positive change. By more than two to one they answered in the affirmative. But in the tumultuous year and a half that has followed, Americans have lost that hope.

Read more: Arab World, Arab Spring, Muslim Brotherhood, Middle East, Egypt, Pyramids, Public Opinion, Muslims, Hosni Mubarak, Democracy, Mohamed Morsi, World News