Category Archives: Government

Lane Kenworthy Interview — Podcast December 26, 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by William Timberman

America’s Big Government Future: In his third appearance on Democratic Perspective, Lane Kenworthy, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of Arizona, presents the case for a bigger government role in adapting to the challenges of a global … Continue reading →

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America’s Big Government Future.

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

That’s the title of a stimulating presentation by Lane Kenworthy, author and Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of Arizona. In his third appearance on Democratic Perspective, Mr. Kenworthy compared the size of US government with that … Continue reading →

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Shadow Government.

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective continued its series about the use of political front groups as a way of hiding corporate contributions in order to subvert the political process. This week, we looked at ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC’s website calls … Continue reading →

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Raúl Grijalva Interview, Part 2 — Podcast November 21, 2011

Posted on November 23, 2011 by William Timberman

The Corporate Challenge To Democracy in America: In the second part of our interview with Representative Grijalva, Democratic Perspective asks him about the recent Citizens United Supreme Court decision and its effect on American politics. Despite the corrupting influence of … Continue reading →

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“One Of The Most Dangerous Things For American Democracy In Our History.”

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective continued our conversation with Congressman Raúl Grijalva this week by asking about the Citizens United decision by the US Supreme Court. “We saw during the last election that it’s going to be big,” he said. “It’s one of … Continue reading →

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Alan Grayson Interview, Part 2 — Podcast October 7, 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by William Timberman

Unemployment: The Republicans Have NO Plan. In the second part of Democratic Perspective’s interview with Representative Alan Grayson, he explains what it will take to put Americans back to work. What we must do is what Franklin Delano Roosevelt did … Continue reading →

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Reserve Army Of The Unemployed.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

This week, Democratic Perspective again spoke with former Congressman Alan Grayson. The focus was on the economy and jobs. According to Grayson, there are currently 23 million American workers without full-time jobs if you count those who have given up … Continue reading →

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Investment And Tax Policy.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

On this week’s Democratic Perspective, Bill Timberman and Steve Williamson addressed the keys to putting people back to work and fixing our economy; Investment and tax policy. They began by noting that the private sector has reduced investment since 2008. … Continue reading →

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Democratic Perspective Retrospective — Podcast October 24, 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by William Timberman

Our First 30 Weeks: A Democratic Perspective Retrospective. Since April 4th of this year, Democratic Perspective has been bringing Northern Arizona new voices and a fresh approach to international, national, state, and local political and economic issues. Our co-hosts, Mike … Continue reading →

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Arab Spring, Wall Street Autumn — Podcast October 17, 2011

Posted on October 19, 2011 by William Timberman

Arab Spring, Wall Street Autumn: Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson discuss what seems to be a new form of populist protest now springing up around the world. Is this a new people’s form of globalization, or is … Continue reading →

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