This Beetle Bailey strip ran a couple weeks ago and caught my eye for a couple reasons. 1) Beetle and Plato appear to be under…
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This Beetle Bailey strip ran a couple weeks ago and caught my eye for a couple reasons. 1) Beetle and Plato appear to be under…
I suppose most people take political rhetoric with a grain of salt, which is certainly advisable. But I also notice a lot of people get…
Now that we’ve gone back to closed primaries in this state, I was under the impression that there would be nothing on the ballot for me tomorrow. I’m pretty sure that I cannot participate in the high-profile Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District. I believe the Democrats let independents vote in their primaries, but I’m not independent; I’m registered Green. I just assumed everything on the ballot was primary stuff, so I haven’t been paying much attention.
Frankly I was happy with that situation. Voting is the least effective means of civic participation. It’s a duty, and kind of a pain, so I was glad to be sitting on the sidelines for this one.
But it turns out there’s a bunch of stuff on the ballot that I can vote for. Or at least I think I can. The Secretary of State’s sample ballots unfortunately don’t account for party affiliation. I guess I won’t really know what I can vote for until I get in the booth.
There’s six judges and a magistrate on the ballot. There’s also the District Attorney and our district seat on the school board. I don’t understand why there is no primary for these races, but it looks like there isn’t. I am open to any and all voting advice.
There are also two propositions, a bond issue and a charter amendment. The amendment would fund the office of the Inspector General. I’m definitely voting for that.
Four years ago I was at the national convention of the Green Party. This time around, I was barely aware of it before it was…
I guess I’m in a very small minority with this opinion, but I actually support our Louisiana state legislature’s efforts to give themselves a huge…
When I first heard of Stuff White People Like I took a quick glance at it and was vaguely amused. Oh, ha ha, making fun…
Despite my sterling reputation for civic-mindedness, I hardly ever write to my representatives in city gov’t. It just doesn’t seem like a good use of…
I was browsing through the January issue of Black Enterprise, and I was surprised to see a map on page 79 predicting the “states Obama…
Regarding the current foofaraw being raised over remarks by Obama’s former pastor, Xy made the following observation: If I could hear preaching like that, I’d…
In an abrupt reversal, former POW John McCain votes for torture; fortunately the Senate votes the other way.
I salute the people of Louisiana who made it to the polls Saturday. Obama beat Clinton by a big margin; Huckabee beat McCain. Locally, a…
It seems that in a few hours John Edwards will drop out of the Democratic primary. He’ll make the announcement right here in New Orleans,…
Doesn’t it seem ridiculous that our collective mood should rise and fall based on what this guy says in his speech? Tonight, the armies of…
I mistakenly told some people that Cynthia McKinney will not be seeking the Green Party’s nomination as a presidential candidate, but in fact she is,…
How can this occur a full five months after this? (Thanks, BSJD)
Now that Christmas is past and campaign season is swinging into full gear, I will permit myself the following cranky thoughts. Remember the mantra from…
I wish I could take comfort in the unity of our City Council today, as they closed ranks and voted for the redevelopment of our…
The struggle over public housing has been building for years here in New Orleans. Now it’s ramping up to new levels. It’s a disgusting and…
Big props to Alan Gutierrez for orchestrating a chat with New Orleans’ new Inspector General last week. I did a hit-and-run. I asked a couple…