America's so called 'liberal' courts

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Tuesday August 15, 2006 · 11:23 PM PDT

2006/08/15 · 23:23

Despite what the judicial branch's responsibilities to the people and what it allegedly does, a detailed look at the Supreme Court's history proves otherwise. For the majority of its history, it has constantly supported the wealthy, corporate rights, and the protection of private property. The Supreme Court justices in the 19th century largely supported laissez-faire and social Darwinism over the rights and workers and the middle-class. Read More

American Education and Civic Illiteracy

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Monday August 14, 2006 · 11:58 AM PDT

2006/08/14 · 11:58

Unfortunately, we the people in America are not educated enough to sustain and flourish in a democracy. Most people, excluding the elite class that is getting more affluent and powerful, are civically illiterate and are unable to participate and actively change things in our government. There are however, many things that are not only being done, but things that can be done to stop this epidemic of widespread civic illiteracy. Many of these solutions should start where we are supposedly getting an education for life, public education. Read More

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