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...fund candidates who supported their views. And since campaigns have grown more expensive over the years, candidates are more dependent than ever on large donations. Those who oppose wealthy special interests can find themselves unable to run a viable campaign, and voters are denied a meaningful choice at the ballot box. McCain-Feingold attempted to address the problem, but the panel’s ruling will preserve the dangerous status...
...second senior party member killed in nine months. Poll Protest NIGERIA President Olusegun Obasanjo's People's Democratic Party won a majority in both houses of parliament. Opposition parties rejected the results, claiming the election was marred by widespread abuses. The legislative elections and last weekend's presidential ballot - which Obasanjo was favored to win - are seen as a key test of Nigerian democracy, following 15 years of military rule that ended in 1999. Mugabe Agonistes ZIMBABWE President Robert Mugabe lashed out at protests to his rule in a speech marking the nation's 23rd year of independence. The opposition...
Perhaps more fitting than the sayings, however, Morgalis earned himself a new nickname, courtesy of his appointed role of treasurer—look out for Mikey “Crowbar” Morgalis, coming soon to a ballot near...
...ensure fair and free access to voting, Massachusetts and all states must find civic buildings to replace churches as voting places. In the interim, Massachusetts’ towns should consider bolstering its absentee ballot system that has increased voter participation in many Midwestern states. Until voting can take place at locations where all citizens feel comfortable, the democracy that we so value will remain tainted...
...table tent (“Weekly Slice for March 10, 2003”) offered an explanation: “RED CARPET BRUNCH,” the tent proclaimed in HUDS’ signature hyperbolic prose. “Sunday, March 16. Come work the red carpet and cast your ballot for this year’s Oscars. Take a walk among the stars and enjoy a feast fit for a diva who has just captured the coveted golden statue. Catch up on some films past and present, and be sure to enter your guesses for this year?...