Category Archives: government

Citizens United is 2 — But Who Isn’t Buying In?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

Citizens United, the decision that lets unlimited corporate funds into elections, is two years old. What does it have to show for itself? Well — let’s crunch some numbers: Between the 2008 and 2010 elections, spending by independent groups, including … Continue reading →

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President Says State of the Union is “Strong”, GOP says State of the Union is “Grave”. Who’s Right?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Charley Moore and Eva Arevuo

The ideals of 2008’s pre-presidency have been replaced with a real understanding of the realities of the American democracy and the politics of the Washington system. In last night’s address, President Obama came out fighting, ready for the coming election … Continue reading →

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The Fight for Internet Freedom is Not Over Yet

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

While SOPA and PIPA might be on their way to the cutting-room floor after effective netroots action last week,  these bills are not the only laws threatening an open Internet. Meet ACTA — the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Signed by the … Continue reading →

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From Iowa to New Hampshire: What’s the Difference?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

Iowa and New Hampshire host the first major electoral events of the national election year — caucuses and a primary respectively. As a result of this position at the head of the pack, the judgements of these trail-blazing states attract … Continue reading →

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Will Pepper Spray and Tear Gas be to Occupy what Fire Hoses were to the Civil Rights Movement?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Charley Moore

Will Pepper Spray and Tear Gas be to Occupy what Fire Hoses were to the Civil Rights Movement? The simple answer is no; the Occupy movement commands nothing near near the moral equivalence of the civil rights movement. Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street, False Advertising, and Groupon’s IPO; A Podcast

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Eva Arevuo

The intrepid travelers are back, and so too is the podcast! I hope you missed us. So, just to recap, Charley and I were in London last week, my home town and the greatest city in the world. (Biased? Me!? … Continue reading →

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Does the First Amendment Protect the “Occupy” Protesters?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Eva Arevuo

With no one leader, no single enemy, no one solution, no end point, and no comprehensive set of demands – only that the conversation continue, the Occupy protests pose more questions than answers. Suggesting a new way of life, a … Continue reading →

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Health Care, Free Speech and Local Politics

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Eva Arevuo

This week, speaking about a number of hot political and constitutional issues, we found the perfect guest in San Francisco City Attorney and mayoral candidate Dennis Herrera. In talking with City Attorney Herrera, Charley helps uncover what City Attorneys do, … Continue reading →

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Politicians Need to Learn from the Credit Rating Debacle

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Eva Arevuo

While the downgrading of American credit by Standard and Poor’s came as no surprise to investors or politicians, it does represent further (unwanted) commentary on a political issue already on fire. On the surface, the move reflects a loss of … Continue reading →

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What Debt-Ceiling? Obama Can Use the 14th Amendment to Solve the Debt Crisis

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Eva Arevuo

With no bi-partisan agreement in the stagnating federal budget standoff, and talks over raising the debt-ceiling stumbling along, former President Bill Clinton has ushered Obama to an emergency exit. An obscure provision in section 4 of the 14th amendment, intended … Continue reading →

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