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Campaign Finance Reform: Solution to Major Environmental ProblemsScientists and engineers struggle to find solutions to major environmental problems through new technologies and clean up techniques. The real problem is political and many major environmental problems could be solved with campaign finance reform.- Campaign Finance Reform in AmericaDespite recent efforts such as the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act, the issue of the immense sums of money involved in campaigning has yet to be fully resolved.However, there is much left to be learned about the realities of campaign financing.
- Campaign Finance Reform Can Save the World (of Politics)As politicians look to large corporations and political lobbies as the primary source of income to fund their campaigns, the average American has become more and more isolated from participation in our political system.
John Edwards' Indictment Makes Case for Campaign Finance ReformWith the recent indictment over John Edwards' alleged cover-up of nearly a million dollars to hide his mistress and baby, the question arises over whether the government should enforce a higher accountability of campaign spending.- The Disclose Act for Campaign Finance ReformThe Disclose Act is an ugly piece of legislation that was clearly designed for purely partisan gain.
- McCain's Smitten NameThis is a limerick about John McCain's campaign during the month leading up to the election. It reads like a short poem, but loosely follows the rules of a limerick.
- McCain: Moron or Menace?A list of McCain's questionable achievements and bizarre statements creates obfuscation, much like his disastrous Republican counterpart in the White House.
- Why Do the Neo-Cons Hate McCain?As it looks more likely that John McCain will be the Republican nominee, he is drawing vitriolic fire from the far right. Why?
Lessons from Granny DDoris "Granny D" Haddock could teach us a few things about sticking up for what we think is right.- The Death of FrankenMcCain's MonsterFor years Senator McCain had a tenuous relationship with the conservatives. Sure, we supported him when we could and we respected and honored the great things he had done such as serving his country honorably in Vietnam and for which he suffered immensely.
- Why Americans are StupidAmong the many competing ideas for the reform of election campaign finance, here is a novel one we might try.
- Malloy, DeStefano Discuss the IssuesNew Haven Mayor John DeStefano and Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy, both Democratic gubernatorial candidates, discussed their similarities and differences during a televised debate at the Garde Arts Center in New London on July 18.
