Dangers of populism and direct democracy trends
A discussion of ballot measures and direct democracy across U S cities. San Diego voters closed a nude beach and San Francisco faces 22 ballot questions spanning public works to billboards with concern over well funded campaigns. The National Municipal League endorses indirect initiative similar to Massachusetts to curb abuses. Laws should be based on facts, not purchases or emotional reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
San Francisco
Corey Bush
Outgoing
George Mascone
California
Bush
National Municipal League
League
Massachusetts
Regulation and plant location woes threaten jobs and tax base
The piece argues against federal location regulation as hurting workers and towns when plants close. It cites Youngstown Steel and Ilinois consolidation, Dow Chemical Bay Area red tape, and calls for policies that support economic health and job retention rather than bureaucratic control, urging sympathy for workers and practical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
California
Dow Chemical Co
Bay Area
Ex-congressmen pocketed $57,000 from stationery accounts
Former Rep. Bob Jones led a group of 39 retired or defeated members who received unspent stationery funds after leaving office. The House clerk reported $7,151 returned to Treasury as gifts and $166,348 in remaining balances for 172 current members. Controversy over the accounts continued as a consolidation replaced the old $6.50 yearly stationery fund with a $34,000 usable pool for various expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bob Jones
D-Alan
Jones
House
Treasury
Congressional
District of Columbia
Bar Association
D.C
Rep. Hak, Gross
Iowa
Congress
Skillint
Guardian
Federal
Tones
Thomas M. Rees
Dcalif
Rees
Ray J. Madden
D-Ind
Gilbert Gude
R-Md
Gude
Congressional Research Service
Library of Congress
Panama treaty lobbying memo shocks Washington
In a confidential memo from Hill Livingstone Associates, Panama’s ambassador Gabriel Lewis is urged to court senators with meals, contributions, and media influence. The memo warns against White House lobbyists and favors face time on Capitol Hill, grass roots pressure, and targeted newspaper ads. It also notes dangers of press manipulation and cautions on ethics, with a caveat that the memo was written as a personal favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gabriel Lewis
Capitol Hill
Carter
Lewis
N.C. Livingstone
Senate
Livingstone
White House
Frank Moore
Legislative Woods
U.S. Senate
Cau
Fioasly
U.S
Washington Post
New York Times
South Africa
Steve Biko
Donald Woods
He's only the Prince of Wales by Patricia O'Brien
A Washington writer recalls her daughter Margaret being invited to a luncheon with Prince Charles and reflects on American fantasies about monarchy. The piece contrasts casual excitement with the enduring pull of royal mystique and democratic skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Washington
Mither
Prince Charles
University of Chicago
Margaret
Adidas
Great Britain
Bonnie Prince Charlie
England
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Youngstown Steel and Iron
Struthers
Ohio
Ilinois
By Alan Berlaw
Congressional Quarterly
Panama
Citizen's Committee For the Right
Bob Walker
Bill Goodling
Pennsylvania
Walker
Alan Gottieb
Gottlieb
Jack Anderson
Patricia O
Prince Charlie
Tower of London
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
Senator Soaper
Sam
Daniel H. Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Lines
Dan Ohl
David Levinson
Bert Resnik
Pine Ave
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