Election Archive
I have a great idea for the next election. Abolish the conventional parties and allow candidates to run based on their principles and agenda. Then see who people would really vote for if they didn’t have a party telling them …
Nothing brings out the ugliness of a person than election day. I never understood the anger, as if ones political beliefs were a part of the body. Voting intimidation is as old as America. A judge today has stopped people …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW (Social Justice Solutions Staff Writer) It’s Day Seven without power here in Huntington, Long Island New York after Hurricane Sandy, but I am taking up residence at the moment near an outlet on a stair case in the …
We want to know YOUR story. How did the storm impact you? Are you still in trouble? What was it like from your perspective? Were you scared, hurt, part of emergency response? As always we are looking for submissions from …
From my new favorite website, the League of Ordinary Gentlemen. I am not sure whether it because of their opinions or because of their uber cool name. They reveal that today’s elections are decided by only roughly 10% of swing votes and …
Our economy and good paying jobs is directly tied to our educational system and our labor and business policy. In a recent CNN Money article, Why Apple will never bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States,the author noted Candy …
I was finally able to watch the Stewart/O’Reilly Rumble last night(I know, a little late, but my schedule doesn’t allow much live time TV). I thought the debate was interesting, and fulfilled my need for the comedic jabs that we …
On my ride home from work last night I had the chance to listen to ‘All Things Considered’ on National Public Radio. I always love the stories on there, as they take a different look at the news all around …
by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer It has been announced that after Rep. Ed Towns retires this January Rep. Barbara Lee will take over leadership of the Congressional Social Work Caucus. Rep Lee is currently up for …
This entry continues the theme of compassion and empathy in our posts, but takes it into the realm of politics. Huffington Post recently published the article “Mitt Romney, Man of Compassion?” looking at the complex world of Romney’s recent television …
