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Political Cortex: "The New Yorker" Cartoon: The Jokes on the People

The "New Yorker" cover page makes fun of the sad fact that vast swaths of voters actually believe that the Obama's depicted in the cartoon are real. But, it also shines a light on the units of the media machine that have inadvertently helped perpetuate the rumors and innuendo that have led to misperceptions about the Obama's patriotism.

Taking Democracy Seriously

Voting is the heart of a healthy democracy. With our persistent low voter turnout, the heart of American democracy is barely beating. Five reforms can dramatically re-energize voting in America. They could be placed in one constitutional amendment and ratified by the states in time for the 2008 presidential election.

Honest Centrism for Populist Democracy

Centrism in some quarters has a bad name. But honest centrism linked to populism can be the basis of a third party alternative to the two-party mafia now dominating our political system.

Florida Candidate Arrested While Investigating Voter Fraud

Charlie Grapski, a Democrat running for the Florida House of Representatives, was arrested in April after filing a lawsuit alleging that city officials influenced the outcome of an election. In this interview, Grapski tells a frightening tale of false arrest, intimidation, and a crony-business system all centered around money interests.