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The Fight for Redistricting Reform – New York Sun

Redistricting reform: the wonkishness of the term alone causes some folks to fall asleep – as it apparently did to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who reportedly face-planted on her desk for 15 minutes during a Supreme Court hearing last week … Continue reading

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Ideological Intoxication is Ending – New York Sun

“Great ideology creates great times,” promised at least one great leader. And enthusiasm for this concept among domestic ideologues shouldn’t be dampened just because the statement happened to spring from the mouth of the North Korean dictator, Kim Jung Il. … Continue reading

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Signs of De-Alignment – New York Sun

As Washington awaits the full impact of the Abramoff scandals, public approval of Congress stands at 27% – the lowest number since the Republican Revolution of 1994, according to the Gallup Poll. We’ve got an angry electorate on our hands, … Continue reading

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Straight Talk – New York Sun

It’s ideological Armageddon time on Capital Hill, as anti-abortion and pro-choice activists fall into formation for their fight over life. Everyone’s so tangled up in their talking points trying to claim “mainstream” status for their side in the Judge Alito … Continue reading

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