Ben Shaffer
Ben Shaffer
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Shaffer: A closed vote is a step back
As a former member of the Ward 1 Democratic Committee and 2009 Endorsement Vote Board Member, I was disappointed to read of the recent decision to revert back to the practice of holding a closed vote to nominate a Democratic aldermanic candidate. Rather than opening the process, as Skilton and Herring claim, this decision will do the opposite.
Ward 1 Democratic Committee Endorsement Vote Board: Before the next election
As we reflect on the meaning of this historic week in our nation’s history, we may look forward to another swearing-in ceremony, one year from now, for municipal officials in the city of New Haven. During this time of enormous change at the federal level, it is also important to consider the work that must be done in our own backyards.
Students have power to shape Congress in fall 2008
It’s easy to forget that in certain elections in certain states, student work can make the difference between victory and defeat. But in 2008, don’t.
Tax reform represents Democratic principles
Democrats in Washington aren’t the only ones trying to reclaim the spotlight after six years in the ideological wilderness. Democrats in Hartford have put forward a budget that strongly advances the classic Democratic value of equality, and their efforts should remind Democrats nationwide not to run away from what they believe.
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This near to the vote on the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito LAW '75, the judge's judicial history requires attention. While Alito is experienced, his radically conservative judicial philosophy threatens the most basic of our...