Need for public pressure to change broken system is paramount say Eric Garner’s public defenders
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Challenging the Philadelphia City Commissioner Race
I have news. Marge Tartaglione’s daughter, Renee Tartaglione, has informed us she is going to challenge all the hard work I’ve done to clean up the City Commissioner’s office by running against me in next year’s primary.
Protester Arrests Follow Ferguson State of Emergency Start
Announcement of Ferguson state of emergency in anticipation of protest angers peaceful marchers
Big Donors Behind Term Limit Extension Plan in Maryland
Term limit extension would be reversal of efforts to stem local corruption in Maryland county
Yes, You Can Fight City Hall
If we as citizens want to have a voice, an effective voice that can create substantive change, local politics is where our experiments and voices emanate. Are we willing to relinquish the all too common excuse of ”you can’t fight city hall”?
Swing State Ohio Covered in Political Campaign Signs
Ubiquitous political campaign signs are loved by politicians are despised by swing state locals
Government Emails: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Save No Evil
When I took office as City Commissioner in 2012, my emails were archived automatically, as I expected. But since 2013 I have been unable to retrieve emails more than 50 days old. Emails deleted as a matter of course.
Huge Increase in Ferguson Voter Registration After Unrest
In response to police brutality and political crisis, residents launch effective Ferguson voter registration push
How Offering Free Voter Guides Increase Turnout
I have been fighting for this handbook, and this kind of voter-focused initiative, ever since I took office. Yesterday was a major victory for the voters. Thank you for your support, which makes this progress possible.
Small Town Independents Battle Both Parties in New Jersey
Jackson Township outsiders and small town independent candidates Nate Grosshandler and Denise Garner declare run