When favoring higher taxes earns votes: How Obama vanquished apparition of tax politics past
It is usually political suicide for political candidates to say they favor raising taxes. But Obama did it. Continue reading
Category Archives: Columns
Maine’s ‘sister’ country, Montenegro, offers perspective on U.S. politics
CNN International was on the big screen TVs, flashing maps of red and blue, while reporters interviewed the prime minister and assorted experts. In the reception area, people in business dress picked from platters of soft feta cheese, figs, smoked … Continue reading
New budgets, policies should reflect direction expressed by voters
With the second inauguration of Barack Obama, and the seating of new legislatures, elected officials should pay attention to the issues that defined the election and make policy decisions that reflect the people’s choices. Elections have consequences. After a campaign … Continue reading
Put aside tears for voting reform
Political choices will shape future of love, health, war
Election Day results will determine the ability of same-sex couples to wed legally, the future of health care and set the course for combat overseas, writes Amy Fried. Continue reading
Like Bert, Americans give to and take from government
Amy Fried writes about her father-in-law’s life experience and how he both gave to his country and received benefits back. Continue reading
Ryanism and the angst of moderate Republicans
Amy Fried writes about the concerns moderate Republicans have about Paul Ryan proposals and conservatives’ views on women. Continue reading
It’s Paul Ryan’s party now
Amy Fried analyzes how a Paul Ryan vice-president pick signifies changes within the Republican Party. Continue reading
Jump, dance like the Brits for government health care
Amy Fried discusses Britain’s pride in its government-run hospitals and clinics and compares the sentiment to opinions in the U.S. Continue reading
Obamacare opponents madder and more isolated
Amy Fried discusses the specific benefits of the Affordable Care Act as compared to broad rhetoric about the health care law. Continue reading
