Statistics are used and abused so regularly that they have lost the power to impact us. We hear so often that one in five “this” and 30 percent “that,” and half “the... Read more >>

In theory, I like to believe I’m a feminist. The kind of new-line feminist who believes in supporting all women who are trying to make good choices for themselves and their families, whether... Read more >>

The 2008 AIGA Get Out the Vote design contest and campaign is coming to a close. In February, I shared my favorite posters from the 2004 campaign. You can visit them here as well. Now it’s... Read more >>

Are you registered to vote? My answer to this question is an overwhelming “I don’t know.” I recently relocated to Georgia, and for some reason, for the first time in my life, I am... Read more >>

Angry, older women are now all the rage, as not only one man—but two—are in hot pursuit of them. And it’s not just any man, but super-achievers, presidential candidates, hoping to... Read more >>

For the second time in less than ten years, a candidate might win an election with fewer votes than his or, ahem, her opponent. I understand how our election process makes this possible. What I... Read more >>

As the two democratic candidates continue to battle it out, it’s clear that by the end of the primary season, one candidate may have more popular votes and one will have more pledged delegates. Read more >>

I’ve been watching the exciting primary season unfold and gather momentum from my home in Austin, Texas with a detached curiosity. Texas usually does not get much attention due to the late date... Read more >>

There is much debate whirling around the South Carolina primaries. The debates between the candidates have been fierce. Read more >>

For my local elections, I did not get my absentee ballot in time and missed my chance to vote. To vote absentee for the federal elections, I have to either be in the military service or live outside... Join this chit chat >>