Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Our Endangered Values
The former president traces America’s “moral crisis” to the rise of fundamentalism.
(Mother Jones, June 2, 2006)
Tags: carter center, interview, jeff fleischer, jimmy carter, mother jones, our endangered values, politics, president
Key to the Castle
In November, John Key led his National coalition to victory and became New Zealand’s third prime minister of Jewish descent.
(World Jewish Digest, November 2008)
Tags: jeff fleischer, jewish, john key, kiwi, new zealand, politics, prime minister, profile, world jewish digest
A Satirist Gets Serious
Comedian Al Franken trades in his radio show to make a run for the U.S. Senate.
(World Jewish Digest, June 2007)
Tags: 2008 election, al franken, jeff fleischer, jewish, minnesota, politics, senate, world jewish digest
How to Run the Other Way
Bill Hillsman made his name in political advertising with spots that bucked the tired old formulas and got people talking. He’s not impressed with what he sees out there this political season.
(Mother Jones, September 13, 2004)
Tags: 2004 election, advertising, bill hillsman, business, interview, jeff fleischer, jesse ventura, minnesota, mother jones, northwoods advertising, paul wellstone, political advertising, politics, ralph nader, run the other way
Illinois Women Run High-Profile ’06 Campaigns
Female politicians are running high-profile races in Illinois. Judy Baar Topinka challenges the Democratic incumbent governor, Melissa Bean defends her congressional seat and Tammy Duckworth bids for Henry Hyde’s open seat.
(Women’s eNews, July 7, 2006)
Tags: 2006 election, illinois, jeff fleischer, politics, womens enews
Still Counting
Undercounts, disenfranchisement, allegations of dirty tricks: Ohio is a microcosm of what’s wrong with America’s electoral system.
(Mother Jones, December 8, 2004)
Tags: 2004 election, ballots, florida, jeff fleischer, ohio, politics, voting reform, voting rights
Primary Voters Aren’t Radical
Commentary: Contrary to perception, voters in early primaries prefer safe, centrist candidates.
(The New Republic, September 1, 2006)
Tags: 2006 election, commentary, election, iowa, jeff fleischer, new hampshire, new republic, politics, primary