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Citizens Unite to Get Money Out, Voters In

This week marks the third anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that opened the floodgates to money in politics.

A picture is worth a thousand words. So ‘nuff said.

For information on how you can get money out and voters in, please visit Money Out/Voters In. An engaged citizenry will ensure that mo’ money will only bring mo’ problems for the fat cats who are undermining our democracy.

Barack is Back in the White House

It's official. Shortly before 12 Noon ET in the Blue Room of the White House, Barack Obama was sworn in for a second term.

Barack is back in the White House.

Social Media and Political Engagement

What's the Matter with Republicans?

I would like to share an excerpt from my BlogHer post about the Republicans and their fixation on United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice:

I have watched with bewilderment as Republicans ratchet up their attacks on United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice.

To be sure, Congress should investigate what happened in Benghazi. After all, four Americans were killed, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens who reportedly had expressed concern about the “security vacuum” around the consulate.

But a quick glance at the State Department’s organization chart shows that embassy and consulate security is not included in Rice’s portfolio.

Why haven’t Republicans hauled Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or Under Secretary for Management Patrick F. Kennedy before Congress? If Sen. Lindsey Graham wants answers, why not ask the person directly responsible for “ensuring that the United States can conduct diplomacy safely and securely around the world,” Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security Eric J. Boswell.

Read more: Why Do Republicans Keep Picking on Susan Rice?

Barack Obama Wins Reelection

Election Day 2012

It's Election Day. Go vote!

You don't have to live in Philadelphia to say something about problems at the polls in the City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection).

If you hear, see or read about something happening in Philly, report it.

Be Careful Where You Vote

Election Day is seven days away.

In the wake of Frankenstorm, your polling place may have changed. To verify the location of your polling place, go to Can I Vote?

If you show up at the wrong place, you still can vote, but you must cast a provisional ballot. The question then becomes: Will your vote be counted?

I talked about the perils of provisional ballots during a panel discussion organized by New York Women in Film and Television at the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

The bottom line: Be careful where – and how – you vote.