Editorial Article

American Values and the American Dream

By Manu Lail, CCDP Chair Candidate.  While we celebrate Independence Day, it’s important to remind ourselves that the American Dream consists of the opportunity to work hard and achieve your dreams. My parents and sister came to this country in 1977 with less than $20 in their pockets. I would be born two years later. In those first few years, …

Editorial Article

Four Reasons Why Healthcare Should be the Focus of Democratic Campaigns in 2020

By Sudhir Joshi, CCDP Communications Director. In my opinion, healthcare is the most important problem facing America today.   The cost of medical care, including prescription drugs is dramatically higher in the US as compared to other developed countries.  Millions of American cling to corporate jobs they despise just because they are scared to lose their health insurance.  Many are forced to …

Feature Editorial

What if ALL Eligible Voters Went to the Polls?

By Tarek Lucien Radjef. About our right to vote … The United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights states that “The will of the People shall be the basis of the authority of the government. This shall be expressed by periodic and genuine elections.” Thomas Jefferson observed that “We do not have a government by the majority of the people; …