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How Voters Should Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Obama
Commentary: Democrats shouldn’t worry about the prolonged primary process as long as Obama prevails.
(BuzzFlash, May 8, 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, barack obama, buzzflash, commentary, democrats, hillary clinton, jeff fleischer, primary
(Olympic) Games Without Frontiers
Commentary: As China prepares to host the Olympics, letting athletes speak their minds remains as important as ever.
(BuzzFlash, February 27, 2008)
Tags: buzzflash, commentary, free speech, jeff fleischer, new zealand, olympics
Moseley Braun Losing Steam in Chicago Mayoral Bid
The club of women who act as mayors of large cities is at its highest point, but the Feb. 22 mayoral election in Chicago doesn’t look likely to boost it further. Carol Moseley Braun has slid far behind Rahm Emanuel.
(Women’s eNews, February 18, 2011)
Howard’s End?
Australia’s John Howard is one of George Bush’s closest international allies. Will that cost him his job tomorrow?
(Mother Jones, October 8, 2004)
Tags: australia 2004 election, daily mojo, jeff fleischer, john howard, mark latham, mother jones, prime minister
Jews in the House
If Democrats expand their majority in the House, several Jewish freshman will play a big role.
(World Jewish Digest, July 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, congress, house of representatives, jeff fleischer, jewish, voting patterns, world jewish digest
Illinois Safety Campaign Dissolves Boundaries
An Illinois initiative to prevent violence against women releases its findings today. The program fosters new connections among people working on issues that don’t ordinarily come together. Sixth in our “Dangerous Trends, Innovative Responses” series.
(Women’s eNews, September 11, 2007)
Tags: chicago, illinois, jeff fleischer, sexual exploitation, violence against women, womens enews
(A Democratic) Party Like It’s Not 1999
Commentary: This year’s Democratic primary represents a serious generational shift for the party.
(BuzzFlash, June 2, 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, barack obama, buzzflash, commentary, democrats, hillary clinton, jeff fleischer, primary