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The Real Deal on The New Deal
March 9, 2009

“Playing the race card” will be just one of the tropes invoked by the right when African Americans suggest, no matter how innocently, that economic or racial disadvantage is a reason to support both the stimulus package and the president’s proposed budget.

Class War!
March 7, 2009

Obama’s attempt to have the rich bear a larger—and fairer—share of the tax burden is being labeled “class war” by many on the right and a few so-called moderates.

Blago's Blues
January 9, 2009

I have been very worried about the mischief that the outgoing president could engage in during his final days in office. Now, I am mortified and angered by the destruction being done to democratic (small d!) politics much closer to home.

Chicago Democracy Project

The Chicago Democracy Project is working to bridge the digital divide by providing citizens, community groups, and religious organizations with online information regarding campaign finance, electoral outcomes, government contracts, minority appointments and levels of public employment in Chicago communities.