Mugambi Jouet’s new book examines how the growing dark side of “American exceptionalism” has driven the polarization of U.S. politics.
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Op-Ed: It’s Time for Senator Dianne Feinstein to Retire
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Where to Watch the First Clinton, Trump Presidential Debate
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A Second Look at Steve Brown’s Meltdown, Bizarre Voting History
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Bay Area Bigwigs Make Several Cameos in Leaked DNC Emails
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Donald Trump Rally Sparks Protests, Violence in San Jose
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Local Democratic Party Votes Down Idea to Join Chamber
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What Tuesday’s Election Means for Education Reform
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Liccardo Forgoes Spending Limit in San Jose Mayor’s Race Runoff
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County Democrats Endorse Dave Cortese in San Jose Mayor’s Race
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Dave Cortese came away with the official backing of county Democrats after every other San Jose mayoral candidate withdrew their application for the endorsement. The vote by the Santa Clara County Central Democratic Committee (DCC) came before Forrest Williams decided to drop out of the race. Williams then threw his support behind the county supervisor in his bid for mayor.
Read More 4Dem Central Committee Votes for Early Endorsement for San Jose Mayor’s Race
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In a near-unanimous vote Thursday, the county’s Democratic Central Committee agreed to move its endorsement decision for the San Jose mayor’s race from April to February. Moving the schedule up a couple months gives the party more time to mobilize a campaign behind its preferred candidate, who many presume to be county Supervisor Dave Cortese.
Read More 10Congressman Mike Honda’s Wake-up Call
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Mike Honda—Silicon Valley’s globe-trotting, karaoke-singing, hard-partying congressman—has had a charmed career. Now, a well-funded challenger, Ro Khanna, asks whether being likeable is enough, or whether the public expects a lawmaker to work hard, write laws and fight to keep valley industries competitive.
Read More 25Expensive County Supervisor Race to Limit Democratic Party’s Impact for 2014?
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All the votes were counted weeks ago in the District 2 county supervisor race, but the total campaign finance numbers have only recently become available. One thing is clear above all: A staggeringly high amount of money was spent in an election in which a staggeringly low number of people actually voted. But why would the county’s Democratic Party spend so much money on one candidate when there were two viable Democrats on the ballot, especially with so many important races coming up next year?
Read More 11Alvarado, Chavez Make Final Push for Tuesday’s County Supervisor Election
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House Republicans to Blame for Cliffhanger
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Hey, Stupid: Please Don’t Vote
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The San Jose City Lights production of “44 plays for 44 Presidents” is terrific for political hacks, history majors and local political wannabes. It is engaging, poignant and most people will learn something new of the Presidency. But—**spoiler alert**—the ending does encourage everyone to register and vote. In the spirit of democracy, I respectfully disagree.
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