-----Mensagem original----- De: owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com [mailto:owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com]Em nome de Brad De Long Enviada em: segunda-feira, 3 de julho de 2000 20:09 Para: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com
WSW on US democracy. Could someone explain me the details of legislation mentioned by this article? http://www.wsws.org/articles/2000/jul2000/nyt-j03.shtml
Here is the text I´ve mentioned
It apparently does not occur to the Times' editors that political organizations outside the two traditional parties of American capitalism should, as a matter of democratic principle, have the fullest opportunity to present their views to the public, or that the people should have the right to hear them. As it is, US election laws make it all but impossible for parties promoting minority views—and especially left-wing and socialist parties—from gaining ballot access, and the media conglomerates make no bones about blacking out coverage of their programs, candidates and activities.