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...been taking the lead in seeking to revive civic engagement among young people. Our Sept. 10, 2007, cover story, "The Case for National Service," argued that public service should become a universal rite of passage for young Americans. Since then, Senator Obama has made national service part of his platform, while Senator Clinton has pledged to double the educational stipends for AmeriCorps volunteers. As a direct result of the interest in that cover story, we are planning to sponsor a summit meeting on national service in the fall...
...Paul or former Senator Mike Gravel in office. But even the Dennis Kuciniches of the world have received considerably more attention than third parties’ candidates, who represent some of the most vital forces for change in American politics. Many students, even those who identify with party platforms outside the narrow band of blue and red, tend to dismiss third party candidates as woefully unelectable. But democracies are set up with the intent that people will vote for the candidate that serves their interests, not the candidate most likely to win.Admittedly, naysayers have a point about electability: A third...
Nancy Tauber, a committee member who was elected on a pro-Fowler-Finn platform, praised the superintendent for his skill in leading the district while weathering attacks from his opponents...
...question: does a minority have to “act white” to get elected? As is the case with many politicians, it’s hard to discern Jindal’s genuine beliefs from statements designed to cater to the average Louisiana voter. Although his broad platform promise to “end corruption in Louisiana” is universally appealing, you can bet that the more extreme viewpoints he dishes up to white Republicans get omitted from the soothing “heritage” speeches he gives at Indian-American fundraising dinners. Jindal has been...
Edwards' challenge from the beginning of his presidential quest was to stay relevant. After losing the 2004 election as John Kerry's running mate, he no longer held a public platform, having chosen to run for President instead of a second term representing North Carolina in the Senate. He signed up to head a Poverty Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and launched a charity with his wife, Elizabeth, called College for Everyone, where students worked 10 hours a week in exchange for scholarships...