The Ignorance of Compulsory Voting
At a time when we should be talking about community outreach and education, turning the act of voting into an action of rote only serves to cheapen the institution and does nothing to solve its problems.
At a time when we should be talking about community outreach and education, turning the act of voting into an action of rote only serves to cheapen the institution and does nothing to solve its problems.
Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston | Posted 02.15.2012
Why does corruption seem to thrive in our wonderful state (and my native Chicago!), and what can citizens do to stop it?
Heather Smith | Posted 07.03.2011
In the decade since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the nation's young people have been accused of everything from apathy in 2004 to rebuilding the face o...
Daniel Krotz | Posted 05.25.2011
In more than forty years of following politics, I am unable to remember a less satisfactory electoral contest than this one. So if you're a winner this election season, please take note that it's because you stink less. How's that feel?
Los Angeles Times | Posted 05.25.2011
It may be the " tea party" movement that is fueling the great political outpouring this year, but it is an even greater grouping -- those who don't vo...
Cody Gault | Posted 05.25.2011
For the sake of a Congressional majority, the conservative movement in America has exploited the anxieties of white people who cannot cope with the changing demographics of their country.
Jonathan Richards | Posted 05.25.2011
A few excuses for not voting. None of them good. ...
Rizwan A. Rahmani | Posted 05.25.2011
"Lower voter participation is a silent threat to our democracy... It under-represents young people, the poor, the disabled, those with little educatio...
Damian Kolodiy | Posted 05.25.2011
I can't stress enough the need for all of us who are feeling somewhat apathetic to make the effort to vote. Often we must choose the lesser of two evils, but we must choose.
Claudia Ricci | Posted 05.25.2011
By Claudia Ricci Will you vote in the mid-term elections in November? If not, why not? Millions of Americans will stay home this Election Day. Some...
Jeffrey Abelson | Posted 05.25.2011
Today is Constitution Day, aka Citizenship Day. A day to reflect on our extraordinary form of government, and reconnect with what it means to be an active citizen, and why it matters.
David Helfenbein | Posted 05.25.2011
As GenYers, let's not forget how those before us did things, including "The Greatest Generation" -- through a handshake, through a meeting, or through a conversation.
Craig and Marc Kielburger | Posted 05.25.2011
It can be argued that through his ineptitude, Bush has shaken the electorate out of their apathetic daze, and in doing so, strengthened democracy in the United States.
Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 11.17.2011
Just in case anyone reading this is planning not to vote on Nov. 4, I'd like to have a little chat with you. And for those who are voting, please kee...
Peter Clothier | Posted 05.25.2011
It's my personal belief that if John McCain wins this election, this "democracy" as we know and preach it will have shown itself to be irremediably broken.
Lori Jewett | Posted 05.25.2011
Lori Jewett is an OffTheBus grassroots correspondent. Each week she contributes a campaign journal documenting her life out on the trail. The wor...
Paula Goldman | Posted 05.25.2011
Don't assume you can leave for a few years and expect that things will get better when your side is elected to power, because they probably won't.
Maegan Carberry | Posted 05.25.2011
I had an interesting series of experiences this week which gave me pause regarding the logistics of election day readiness, particularly how this will play out with the first-time voters.
Michael Yarbrough | Posted 05.19.2012