Having worked on on several ballot initiatives, I know all too well the lengths opposition members will go to in attempts to stop citizens from getting the signatures needed. Last year I worked on TASC, PISTOL, and a Prop 13 style initiative built for Nevada. We had some interesting moments during those days, but NOTHING [...]
The “Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007” took a last minute twist that created a gaping loop hole.
DESPITE news coverage of the lobbying reform law passed in September, one change to Senate rules has gone unnoticed, one that makes it easier for last-minute proposals to be inserted into legislation behind closed doors.
So much [...]
Some random pics from my walk downtown last Saturday.
1) Sears Tower
This is the Sears Tower as it can be seen from right about where I get off the train for work everyday.
2) River
This is the River Front just a few blocks north of my office
To the Chicago peeps reading this, it will probably sound silly. Here in Chicago, being jam packed into a train is no big deal. In fact, it’s the norm. But to the friends and family back home (Reno, NV) reading this, it’s a MUCH different way of life.
Here’s my day in a nut shell…
I usually [...]
Earlier today I had the privilege of a phone conversation with Patrick Ruffini regarding the rising left and the stagnant realm the rest of us remain in. The conversation provided a much needed breath of fresh air, as it helped me understand that others do indeed “get” our current dilemma.
The story of the eminent domain abuse case happening in Lincoln Square, a community in Chicago, is finally starting to heat up.
If you haven’t yet heard about the Lincoln Square/eminent domain abuse story, you’ll definitely want click on through for a quick read.
Then, visit the official Save Lincoln Square site.
The following is a video of the city hall meeting put out by the common sense folks over at Sam Adams Alliance.
That seems to be the cry of the government these days.
In regards to using private e-mail accounts for public, taxpayer funded communication:
Although the federal government frowns on the practice, it is legal in Missouri and many other states. Open-records experts, however, say public officials could be playing loose with the rules.
They fear that government e-mails [...]
