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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Connexions LibraryAfter Pakistan's Election: Against The Current vol. 133 Tariq, Farooq Article 2008 Throughout Pakistan the massive anti-Musharraf vote on 18 February, 2008 spoke volumes: We do not like the military dictatorship; we want Musharraf out. The American Socialist Movement: 1897-1912 Kipnis, Ira Book 1952 A history of the American Socialist Party, which at its height had over 150,000 dues-paying members, published hundreds of newspapers, and won almost a million votes for its presidential candidate. Asian American Activism Stirring: Against The Current vol. 91 Kurashige, Scott Article 2001 For a brief but wonderful moment in 2000, the Ralph Nader/Winona LaDuke Presidential campaign drew widespread public attention to its central theme of restoring democracy by challenging corporate powe... Bring on the Crackup: Hoping for a Trump - Sanders Election Martin, Bill Article 2016 There is every reason to think that electoral "politics" in the United States (and most places) is bullshit. For people who yearn for a very different world to get involved in this "process" -- which ... The Candidate: Jeremy Corbyn's Improbable Path to Power Nunns, Alex Book 2016 Chronicling Jeremy Corbyn's rise to the position of leader of Britian's Labour Party. An insider's look at the events that led to his appointment. The Caribbean Left's Legacy: Against The Current vol. 112 Abraham, Sara Article 2004 Sara Abraham interviews Eusi Kwayana of The Working People's Alliance (WPA) in Guyana. The WPA continued to organize and build its ranks through a democratic socialist multi racial agenda, but has con... A Citizen's Guide to Combating Election Propaganda: Debunking Anti-Welfare Myths DiMaggio, Anthony Article 2016 The goal moving forward must be to create a critical citizen consciousness, so the masses don't simply "accept what they're told" once every four years by the pretty faces running for office. What fol... Clinton Manipulates Language of Intersectionality to Preserve Support from Minority Voters  Chibber, Vivek; Kalek, Rania; Gosztola, Kevin Article 2016 The presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton has been a master class in how to divorce economic issues from issues of race and gender by pushing the language of "intersectionality," which enables the ... Elections Canada bungled its investigation of Michael Sona and the 2011 robocall scandal Keefer, Michael Article 2015 Because the 'robocalls' fraud of Canada's 2011 federal election was insufficiently investigated by state authorities and underreported by the corporate media, Canadians have yet to understand its scal... The Elephant in the Room: Against The Current vol. 136 Miah, Malik Article 2008 Much of the world is fascinated by the U.S. presidential election. The main reason is that the country may be ready to do something that most developed countries wouldn’t consider: electing a represen... Harper, Serial Abuser of Power: The Evidence Compiled: The Tyee's full, updated list of 70 Harper government assaults on democracy and the law. Beers, David; and Tyee Staff and Contributors Article 2015 Stephen Harper and his Conservatives have racked up dozens of serious abuses of power since forming government in 2006. From scams to smears, monkey-wrenching opponents to intimidating public servants... How Labour's Campaigns Attempted to Make the Political Personal Akehurst, Nathan Article 2018 The basic techniques of convincing people on the doorstep are not different to those of convincing friends or workmates. However, election canvassers have typically gone door-to-door telling voters wh... Inventing Reality: The Politics of News Media Parenti, Michael Book 1993 Parenti sets out to demonstrate how the news media distort important aspects of social and political life and why they do. Letter to a Progressive Democrat: Against The Current vol. 110 Felton, Paul Article 2004 Dear Progressive Democrat: I voted for Ralph Nader in 2000 and I'm proud of it. You voted for Nader and you regret it (or, you voted for Gore, even though you liked Nader better). Nader, Greens and Socialists: Against The Current vol. 91 Hawkins, Howie Article 2001 Blaming Ralph Nader for Bush is like blaming the abolitionists for slavery. The Greens ran Nader to end corporate oligarchy, not to support one wing of the oligarchy as a lesser evil against the other... The Nation is Not Divided and Still Prefers Bernie Sanders Harms, Gregory Article 2016 The reportage of the presidential primaries has been heavy on personalities and the latest numbers, and light on information useful to voters. Comparisons to a horse race are apt. Were the news to tak... New group urges progressives to build 'One Big Campaign' to take on Harper: Sources News Release Article 2012 A campaign urging Canadian social activist groups to work together under one massive umbrella to take on the Harper regime and his right-wing supporters was officially launched today. Obama and "I Have a Dream" in 2008: Against The Current vol. 132 Miah, Malik Article 2008 As we enter the 2008 presidential election, it is noteworthy that Illinois Senator Barack Obama is still a serious contender for the Democratic Party nomination. I say “noteworthy” because his campaig... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - September 24, 2015: Voter Suppression Diemer, Ulli (editor); Rickwood, Darien Yawching (production) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2015 Featuring information and articles related to the October 19, 2015 Canadian election. The topic of the week is Voter Suppression, with articles about voter suppression in Canada and the United States. Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - February 20, 2016: Connexions Enters Its Fifth Decade Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2016 This issue of Connexions Other Voices falls on the 40th anniversary of the publication of the very first Connexions newsletter, which was published in February 1976. That first issue carried the title... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - February 17, 2018: Hearts and Minds: How do People Change? Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2018 How can we reach the millions we need to reach and engage if fundamental change is to happen? How can we accomplish the essential task of persuading a majority of the population that a fundamental soc... Publicity and the Canadian State Kozolanka, Kirsten Book 2014 A collection examining the state's relationship with public practices and the "permanent campaign," the constant search for politicians and their strategists for popular consent. Racism and Structural Solutions: Against The Current vol. 135 McCarthy, Michael A. Article 2008 When Barack Obama raised the specter of race in a March 18 speech that went far beyond what one would expect from the Democratic Party, some of us on the left were hopeful. Since the 1970s, race-speec... Ralph Nader and the Legacy of Revolt: Against The Current vol. 88 Sheasby, Walt Contreras Article 2000 Ralph Nader, announcing his presidential candidacy in Washington, D.C. on February 21, 2000, said, "The struggle between the forces of democracy and plutocracy has ebbed and flowed throughout our hist... Reverend Wright and Black Liberation Theology: Against The Current vol. 134 Miah, Malik Article 2008 The groundswell of broad support for Barack Obama (both among Blacks and whites) is a phenomenon that deserves a serious analysis and understanding. It cannot be down played by passing it through the ... Spinwars: Politics and New Media Fox, Bill Book 1999 An examination of media manipulation in late 20th Century North American politics. Strong voter registration campaign could mean the end for Harper Fillmore Nick Article 2015 The primary objective of Stephen Harper's absurdly-named Fair Elections Act is to prevent hundreds-of-thousands of Canadians from voting for the NDP, Liberals, Greens, etc. But efforts to help people... These Quakers Are Asking Tougher Questions Than Many in the Press Fang, Lee Article 2016 American Presidential candidates these days are accustomed to mainstream reporters quizzing them on process and politics, with a typical media scrum filled with questions about the latest polls, repea... Thieving Sons of Bushes: Against The Current vol. 91 Miah, Malik Article 2001 “Never Trust a Son of Bush” was one of many signs at George W. Bush's presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. on January 20. Some 25,000 marched in Washington and 15,000 rallied in San Francisco... Time for an Independent Party Hawkins, Howie Article 2016 More than in most presidential cycles, there is reason to hope for a mass breakaway in 2016. Sanders' campaign has revealed that a mass base exists now for an independent party of the left. 'Upstanding Citizens' Escape Justice in Tory 'In-and-Out' Scandal Fillmore, Nick Article 2011 The "In-and-Out" Scandal: Case should have proceeded against 'Upstanding citizens'.
This is a story about illegal activities, deceit and lying involving an overzealous group of Canadians who seemed p... The Vogeler Senate Campaign: Against The Current vol. 124 Sanson, Marc; Wunsch, Mike; Vogeler, Rae Article 2006 With just four months until the general election, Green Party candidate Rae Vogeler has established herself as the main opposition to millionaire incumbent Senator Herb Kohl. Vogeler's campaign took o... Who the Hell is Supporting Donald Trump? Blazak, Randy Article 2016 Somehow the Trump shell game has gained followers. So the question is now, who the hell are these people voting for Trump? Why aren't people voting? Repo, Marjaleena Article 2011 There is much ado about "voter apathy", with a focus on young people, who in creative and desperate ways are urged and "mobbed" to vote. Unfortunately, much of this effort is barking up the wrong tree... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryProtesters cast shadow over US billionaires' rally in the sun Koch brothers to host rightwing politicians and business leaders to discuss how to influence politics Pilkington, Ed 2011 The Koch brothers' annual rally of rich Americans and rightwing media figures was hosted to raise money for anti-government think tanks and climate change denial. This year a counter rally was orgnai... |
