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Thom's blog
Would "Democracy Vouchers" make a difference?
 Seattle is proving to be the birthplace of new, progressive policies. Last year, that city was the first in our nation to pass a $15 minimum wage. Last week, they were the first to pass a new public campaign finance initiative to put democracy back into the hands of voters. The so-called “Honest Elections” initiative not only strengthens campaign finance restrictions in Seattle, it will give every registered voter there $100 dollars of “democracy vouchers” to support their favorite candidates as well. This proposal is aimed at getting more people to participate in local elections and an effort to weaken the power of big money in our democracy. However, the plan is not without its possible faults. Critics worry that candidates can opt to use the public financing system, which will make them eligible to receive vouchers, but still get the benefits of big donors with the help of Super PACs. Thankfully, Seattle voters have proven time and time again that they're savvy enough to identify candidates who cheat the system. It will be up to them to test the “Democracy Voucher” system and determine if it can become an effective way to take our election back from the billionaires. -Thom (What do you think? Tell us here.) |
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Wednesday's Daily Stack 
Quote: "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -- President John F. Kennedy.
Hours One, Two, Three: Show LIVE from Chicago, IL today for "Lunch With Labor"... presented by Chicago's Progressive Talk...with our very special guests, Labor Leaders:- Bob Reiter, Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) - Tom Villanova, Chicago/Cook County Building Trades- Jeff Eppenstein, United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local 11- Sam Cicinelli, Mechanics Local 701 - Tom Ryan, Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2- Vito Marchese, Machinists Local 126, District 8- Representative Lawrence M. Walsh, Jr. (D), 86th District/member of the International Machinist and Aerospace Workers Union
It's Veteran's Day 2015
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Thom's Poll
Should all voting be done on hand-counted paper ballots?
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Full Show 11/10/15: Understanding Climate Change: A Conversation with Michael Mann
Thom goes over the basics of what global warming is, what's causing it, and how we can stop it with climate scientist Michael Mann, author of the book “Dire Predictions: Understanding Climate Change.”
The Democratic Party Needs to get the Base out!
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