Tag: politics

ELECTION 2016: What the Heck is a Contested Convention?

Dori Owen

What is a Contested Convention? In the 2016 party nomination conventions, a Contested Convention can happen if no one candidate wins the required delegates going into the convention. Republicans require 1,237 delegates and Democrats require 2,382 delegates to win the nomination. If no candidate reaches these numbers, this means the party Read more

Common Sense, National Pride, and a Pinch of Compassion: Isn’t it that simple?

Bert Woodson

Six months ago I moved back to the U.S. after living in Central America for three years. I had limited exposure to the media and the events occurring in the U.S. and the rest of the world.  When I did take the time to read about political, social, and economic Read more