Archive for the ‘Emma Carpenter’ Category:
CARPENTER: The Democrats’ Western Blues
Emma Carpenter, Columnist
Ideology: Liberal | Writing from: University of Colorado – Boulder
Starting in 2004, with the election of Colorado Senator Ken Salazar, the west steadily got bluer and bluer. By [...]
CARPENTER: Thank You, Governor Ritter
Emma Carpenter, liberal
Earlier this week, Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter, announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2010. This was hard to hear for many Colorado Democrats who – like me – have loyally supported him through his four years. Ritter says that his position has put his family in a hard place and it was now time to take care of them—A noble, yet hard decision I’m sure.
Carpenter: The Importance of Bipartisanship
In the name of getting things done, it’s time we all just get along
Carpenter: Stop Playing Games with Our Health
The public option is dead and the debate continues. The reality remains that Americans still need health care reform and it’s time to deliver it.
CARPENTER: The Palin Illusion
Sarah Palin’s folksy demeanor conceal a dangerous, anti-women agenda.
CARPENTER: When ‘Change’ Meets the Real World
Emma Carpenter, Staff Writer
Ideology: Liberal Democrat | Writing From: George Washington University
What happens to the value of change when it is promised but never delivered? I fear that the idea [...]
CARPENTER: Good News for the GOP, Bad News for the Women of VA
The election of Bob McDonnell in VA is a step back for women.
CARPENTER: I Should Have Voted For Hillary
Emma Carpenter, Staff Writer
Ideology: Liberal Democrat | Writing from: Washington, DC
We all remember the vicious Democratic primary. Neck and neck until the very end, Clinton and Obama took turnsbeing [...]
Carpenter: Take a Stand on Hate
Why everyone should support the LGBT hate-crime legislation passed in the Senate
CARPENTER: Pro-Choice and Proud
Women have a right to a safe and legal abortion, and we must keep it that way.
CARPENTER: We Never Burned Our Bras
Many of the stereotypes about feminists are undeserved, and today’s women have a lot to thank feminists for.
CARPENTER: The Mental Health Care Blues
Health care reform should include increased coverage for psychiatric care.
CARPENTER: News as a Source of Entertainment
News flash: the news isn’t objective, and it isn’t “news.”
CARPENTER: Who Better to Teach Than the President?
Who better to motivate our children than our rags-to-riches President? We should be proud of Obama.