With 2010 census about to be delivered any day, many people are wondering whether or not they should participate. The goal of the census is to help determine the population in various areas as well determines pockets of different cultural groups. With this information, lawmakers will be better equipped to allocate funding and voters will [...]
San Francisco has always been a city on the cusp of change and debate, and now is no exception. As anyone who has ever visited knows, San Francisco relies heavily on its public transportation system. However, as budget deficits increase lawmakers are considering even greater cuts in services. Those who utilize the various transportation services [...]
In a recent article by newsobserver.com, they discussed the challenge that many Senate incumbents will face in the upcoming election. Many Americans are displeased with the actions of both Republicans and Democrats and have decided to take matters into their own hands. As a result, states such as North Carolina have experienced a record breaking [...]
Job loss and over-extended budgets are something that we have all felt in the last year or two. With elections right around the corner many politicians are beginning to feel the pressure, and New York is no exception. The rapidly growing non-partisan voter advocacy group “Unshackle Upstate” recently announced that they will scoring all 212 [...]
It is easy for women today to take for granted the right to vote and voice their opinions. However as the League of Women Voters celebrates their 90th anniversary, we are reminded how far we have come. And no one is more appreciative than Decorah, Iowa. League members have served on various boards and councils [...]
ACORN, the voter advocacy group that became prominent during the 2008 presidential campaign, is looking for change. They have come under attack in the last several months by conservatives who believe there is more to ACORN than meets the eye. As a result, several branches in California and New York have decided to shut their [...]
The state of Illinois is currently in great debate. While everyone agrees that the state’s legislative districts need to be reconfigured, they cannot agree on who should do and how it should be done. Many currently in office in the legislature believe that they are the ones best equipped to handle the task; however, many [...]