Newswise — "Today, American citizens are torn by an ill-advised war and occupation led by leaders who, in seeking to stifle the sort of healthy debate democracy requires, do not seem to understand--indeed, who seem to shun--our nation's history." says Temple University history professor Ralph Young. "A democracy depends on an educated, well-informed citizenry, as well as leaders who are deeply connected and committed to cherishing, conserving and nurturing the ideals which are supposed to set the U.S. apart from the rest of the world. Those in power, today, however, are not caretakers of the American dream." Expertise: A scholar of the dissent and protest movements in America, Young is the author of Dissent in America, a two-volume set published this summer. Since the fall of 2002, he has led weekly Friday afternoon "teach-ins" in which students and faculty explore the history behind a host of political issues.
For more expert commentary on an array of topics from the politcis of polarization to campaign finance and TV coverage of conventions and campaigns, visit Temple's Election 2004 Online Newsroom: http://www.temple.edu/news_media/election2004.html
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