Tag Archives: United States

American Exceptionalism’s Leftward Turn

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

President Obama offered a compelling narrative at tonight’s State of the Union. He did not mince words when discussing the challenges that we face today: joblessness, division, and crumbling infrastructure. America can no longer take for granted our economic stature. … Continue reading →

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The Day After: Moving Forward Part I

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

Americans are frustrated. We thought that January 20, 2009 would be an inflection point for the country. But the job market hasn’t recovered, the economy hasn’t rebounded, and most importantly, it feels as though opportunity continues to slip away. We … Continue reading →

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Bring an Unlikely Voter to the Polls Today

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Today is Election Day. Go vote. Don’t know your polling place? Google “polling place.” Or go here. Encounter a problem voting? Call the DNC Voter Protection Hotline at 800.311.8683 (800.311.VOTE). And please–don’t use a touch screen when you have another … Continue reading →

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Inspiring A New American Dream

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Fareed Zakaria provides good insight into the opportunity to restore America’s “can do spirit.” We need, as a community, to re-engage, rethink, and recommit ourselves to a new path, and he offers some solid proposals to get us started. What … Continue reading →

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Vote GOP = Vote for Change (BAD CHANGE)

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

A lot of Americans are unemployed. More Americans are underemployed. And almost all of us are dissatisfied-even mad-about the economy. Channel that anger. Demand better–not just different–policies from Washington and our State Legislatures.  We will each face a choice on … Continue reading →

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ABA may require job prospect transparency, other professions?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

Interesting news from Karen Sloan over at the National Law Journal: “A lot of attention has been focused on employment data, and our subcommittee will be proposing much more rigorous requirements,” said David Yellen, dean of Loyola University Chicago School … Continue reading →

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