At City Hall, I am busy running non-partisan workshops on how to run for Committeeperson, spreading the message about how larger turnout pulls in more resources, sending along job alerts and collaborating on procedural improvements.
Articles by DC Authors
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New President Has Weakened Somaliland Security
Ongoing Infiltrations Into Somaliland Culminated in The Fatal Theft of Security Data: Many experts blame an over-ambitious reorganization of vital organs of the state such as Secret Service and the Presidential Office, led by president “Silanyo”
Church and State: The Distance Between
Be it resolved that in America church and state must always be separate, because where all men (and women) are born equal, one religion cannot be held in higher regard than another.
Where do Philly’s Ward Leaders Come From?
Philadelphia Ward Leaders. Who are they? What do they do? According to press reports Ward Leaders “spread out the cash in the days before the election” and “make sure the City follows through on what needs to be done in the community.”
Announcing The Seven Dictators Play-writing Competition
Write a three-act play ranging from 20 to 35 pages using seven dictators that existed/still exist in the 21st Century, in any possible theme you may wish to put/gather them in. The winning plays will be published in a book under the name of the competition title
Long Struggle Ahead for Egyptian Democracy
While militants struggle to poke holes in Egypt’s security, civilians and protesters are looking for ways to remedy the self-inflicted political turmoil they had hoped would only be temporary.
The Life of Emmett Till: A Voice Crying for Justice
Emmett Till’s voice deserves to be heard loud and clear in a 21st century America; an America that has backpedalled on her promises and has betrayed her citizenry as the urban youth still lay on the altar as sacrificial lamb.
The Name Given: Exposing the Real Christopher Columbus
The real Christopher Columbus: “They have no weapons and are all naked and with no experience of arms, so that a thousand of them would not stand up to three of us, and so they are suitable to take orders and be made to work, sow and do anything else that may be needed.”
The Other Three Branches of Government
While many of us learned of the three branches nature of American government — legislative, executive and judicial — many fewer of us are aware of the other three-part nature of American government — local, state and federal.
Interview With Activist Chris Phillips
Activist Chris Phillips got his start with the Green Party in 2000 working for Ralph Nader’s presidential campaign. He joined the Occupy Wall Street movement in October of 2011 and participated at the occupations in New York City and Buffalo, including a six-month stint near Trinity Church