House Republicans have held former IRS head Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress for failing to testify in a house committee hearing on May 22nd 2013 after fierce Citizens United-related battle over money in politics.
Articles by DC Authors
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We Need a Third Party
It is time for a third party to rise out of the ossified tribal sensibility of our current election process. A third party can and should emerge as a refreshing alternative for those who are weary of the current gridlock. We need a third party.
Help us Make the Bell Ring in New York
If you want me in Washington, DC campaigning to change the status quo and stop big corporations from running the show, then we will need to raise more money to reach more voters. You make the bell ring every time we find a new supporter.
All’s Fair in Love and War
I was delighted to read US Senator Rand Paul’s recent headline-grabbing plea to his fellow Republicans to stop “going crazy on this voter ID thing” and his explicit support for voting rights for convicted felons. It’s a win for democracy.
What We Can Do About Inequality for All
Having read about the film, I just got around to watching Robert Reich’s documentary “Inequality for All” and I am proud to be the only candidate refusing PAC and lobbyist money. Today I am reminded that I am on the ballot this June 24
Why Brazilian World Cup Arenas Won’t be Completed in Time
With less than a month until the start of the 21st century’s first Brazilian World Cup, there have been serious concerns about whether or not the arenas in which the games are supposed to be held will be ready in time.
#BringBackOurGirls events planned worldwide, Twitter mobilizes
@BringGirlsBack: 2000+ Twitter followers in a few days, thanks to a large extent to a big boost from Lauren Laverne, a UK media celebrity. Today, we are organising events in 6 countries (Nigeria, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, France)
Obama Expands ‘Reasonable’ Search and Seizure to Cell Phones
In the latest expansion of the national security state, the Obama administration has brought to the Supreme Court the argument that anyone’s cell phone is subject to search and seizure without first obtaining search warrants.
Iraq to Vote For First Time Since US Pullout
For the first time since U.S. pullout in 2011, citizens across Iraq have gone to the polls to vote in their country’s parliamentary elections amid a very real threat of violence and intimidation from a very unfriendly enemy.
Nigeria Families Fight for Return of 234 Abducted Schoolgirls
Making noise, one way or another, is just about the only weapon in our arsenal. Politicians won’t move forward unless we show that masses of people demand them to. We worry for the 234 abducted schoolgirls in north Nigeria.