Monthly Archives: May 2008

How Grassroots Dayton Can Build Democracy By Building Community

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Mike Bock

Grassroots Dayton is a not-for-profit 501C(3) organization with an inspired purpose: “to promote the development of citizen democracy in the Dayton region.” It has a great motto — “sowing the seeds of democracy” — that I discussed in this post. … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama’s “Go To The Moon” Challenge For Our Time Should Be: Transform Public Education

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Mike Bock

Barack Obama proclaimed what could be a defining goal for public education, in his speech the other day, when he said that U.S. citizens should be guaranteed “an education for your children that will allow them to fulfill their God-given … Continue reading →

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Obama Opposes McCain-Clinton Proposal To Suspend Federal Gas Tax This Summer

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Mike Bock

Barack Obama is drawing praise from environmentalists and economists for opposing the McCain-Clinton proposal to suspend the 18.5 cent per gallon federal gas tax for the summer. “It’s a gimmick,” Obama told voters in North Carolina. “This isn’t an idea … Continue reading →

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