Leila Pedersen

Fiscal Cliff Deadline: Help Urge Congress to Avoid Massive Spending Cuts Before January 1

By Leila Pedersen

In reflecting on what I considered a triumphant November 6, I am conflicted by feelings of joy and frustration. For all the gains we made – greater representation for people of color, more women in leadership – the political climate feels…

Pennsylvania Voter ID Law and Iowa Congressman Steve King Show Why Liberals Must Vote in Election 2012

By Leila Pedersen

This election cycle, it seems everyone has assumed the role of fact-checker, which is great. As a political researcher myself, I have a certain fondness for the facts. Beyond slamming the opponent when they lie, I believe that the more we know about…