Election fervor is picking up and the Republicans and Democrats are settling into their typical corners of the ring. Republicans repeatedly talk about how they are pro-family, by being pro-life and pro-heterosexual marriage. Democrats talk about how they are pro-family by being "for the children" (though I still haven’t figured out what this means) and working on healthy eating campaigns.
But having spent the last ten years traveling extensively, the one conclusion I have drawn is that neither political party in the US is particularly family-friendly. Let’s take a look around the globe at how families are treated.
1) Maternity leave
“Pro-Family”: The U.S. and the Rest of the World
by Jessica B. May 8th, 2012 
Political Opinions, Presidential Election
President Obama’s Biggest Accomplishment
by T Akery May 1st, 2012 Presidential Election, Presidential News
President Obama's campaign has rolled out on his biggest accomplishments in an ad. What's really sad about this ad is that it is not about the economy, a drop back down to $2-a-gallon gas, health care, jobs, unemployment or even leaving Afghanistan. You know -- the issues that people really care about and the things that affect their everyday lives a great deal. Nope, the biggest accomplishment being publicized centers on the death of Osama Bin Laden.
Yes, it is great that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Yes, it was a big military victory. But the reviews are mixed
Yes, it is great that Osama Bin Laden is dead. Yes, it was a big military victory. But the reviews are mixed
Third-party Candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election
by James Maynard April 26th, 2012 Independent Ideas, Independent Views, Presidential Election
Americans have not elected a president who was not affiliated with a major party since George Washington. However, Abraham Lincoln's Republican Party was only six years old in 1860, George Wallace garnered 13.5% in 1968, and Ross Perot peaked in 1992 with nearly 19% of the popular vote.
Will 2012 be a year where third-party candidates play a large role in the election?
Three parties may be fielding strong candidates this year. The Libertarian Party will likely be represented by a former Governor for the first time – New Mexico's Gary Johnson. The Greens may be fielding a celebrity, Rosanne Barr,
Will 2012 be a year where third-party candidates play a large role in the election?
Three parties may be fielding strong candidates this year. The Libertarian Party will likely be represented by a former Governor for the first time – New Mexico's Gary Johnson. The Greens may be fielding a celebrity, Rosanne Barr,
The All Hilary Rosen Winners and Losers
by Ronald A. Rowe April 18th, 2012 Political Opinions, Presidential Election, Winners & Losers
Wow, did Hilary Rosen manage to stir up a tempest in a tea cup this week. Her ill-conceived comment about Ann Romney, mother of five, having never worked a day in her life was the catalyst for a whole lot of movement in the political landscape this week. So who were the Winners and who were the Losers in this particular kerfuffle? Camp Campaign proudly presents the first (and almost certainly last) ever All-Hilary Rosen Winners and Losers.
Mitt Romney – Winner
Mitt Romney had been under siege for his “War on Women”, as President Obama put it. Rosen’s comments
Mitt Romney – Winner
Mitt Romney had been under siege for his “War on Women”, as President Obama put it. Rosen’s comments
President Obama’s Campaign Platform: Higher Taxes
by T Akery April 17th, 2012 Political Opinions, Presidential Election, Presidential News
President Obama will once again make Presidential history this campaign season, but not in the way you think. He will be the only President in history to make a point of running on a campaign of higher taxes. Instead of following in Reagan's "no new taxes" footsteps, President Obama is campaigning on quite the opposite platform. While the catchy phrases and slogans haven't quite come out yet, there are a couple of major tax increases that he is supporting.
The Buffett rule is one of the tax increases that he is trying to garner support for. There are a few
The Buffett rule is one of the tax increases that he is trying to garner support for. There are a few