Money has been a hot topic in the 2012 election—from how the campaigns are being financed post-Citizens United to the 99 percent and the national debt and Mitt Romney’s offshore bank accounts.
Read More »Monthly Archives: August 2012
Zócalo in Riverside: Can Democracy and Diversity Be Friends?
We tend to think that both democracy and diversity are good things; many of us even say that diversity is a strength.
Read More »Zócalo in San Diego: Where Will Vigilance Come From In a Post-Newspaper Age?
In a world where traditional media is under fire, and the way we get information is in a period of rapid transition, what does vigilance mean?
Read More »Zócalo in San Francisco: Is Civility Overrated?
After Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in Tucson, pundits spent extensive time wringing their hands over the lack of civility in American political discourse.
Read More »Zócalo in Sacramento: Is Democracy Too Slow?
The world moves so fast now that democracy can’t keep up. China, Singapore, and some other undemocratic countries can make smart, long-term fiscal decisions faster.
Read More »