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Posts tagged as “democracy”

PoliSci Research: America Oligarchy, Not a Democracy

The difference I hear Libertarians wheeze about, that the United States is a Republic Not a Democracy™, is practically irrelevant. My conservative friends and I should agree that the much greater problem is that we are not a democracy but…

Democracy at Work: SDLeg Revives Statewide Texting Ban, Respects Local Control

The South Dakota Legislature listens to constituents, respects local control, and sends a message that texting while driving is irresponsible, dangerous behavior. What's not to like? David Montgomery reports that, after declaring failure just a couple days ago, legislators have…

Do-It-Yourself Legislative Update: Madville Times Bill Project Continues!

Thank you, Madville Times readers, for your enthusiastic response to my grassroots legislative project. On Christmas Day, I opened the comment section to your suggestions for practical bills for the 2014 session of the South Dakota Legislature. You've responded with…

SD Democrats Launch Ballot Measure to Raise Minimum Wage to $8.50

Want a vote? Want a raise? Vote Democratic! Once again the South Dakota Democratic Party is demonstrating its belief in workers and small-d democracy. This morning, Dems interim exec Zach Crago joined the South Dakota AFL-CIO and the Teamsters in…