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Why Do We Elect State Court Judges?

When you get to the part of the ballot that asks you to vote for a local judge, have you ever thought, “am I qualified to make this decision?” While federal court trial and appellate judges are appointed and enjoy lifetime tenures, state court judges often have to run for election or re-election, and most voters have scant information on the candidates. In California, you can run to be a judge if you have been a lawyer for ten years, no trial experience necessary. And while we expect judges to be neutral, can they be when they have to run for office and take campaign donations? In our next installment of our “Doing Democracy” series, we look at what it means when judges have to stand for election. see more
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REBROADCAST: Sen. Bernie Sanders on the Future of the Progressive Movement

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As the Democratic Party faces an uncertain future following November’s election, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders may be the party’s best hope for regaining prominence. The longest serving Independent in congressional history, many are looking to Sanders to play a crucial role in holding President-elect Trump accountable. Bernie’s new book, “Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In” looks back on his presidential campaign and provides a blueprint for a new progressive agenda.

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Senator Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator (I-Vermont); author of "OUR REVOLUTION: A Future to Believe In"

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