With an historical contempt finding, the Canadian government isn't looking so great and the election could mean things only get worse. The sad news is that until there is electoral reform it is hard to have tons of hope about Canadian democracy. At least the Canadian government is running, the U.S. government might shut down and no matter how much tea you drink, it isn't because of the budget. Plus our feature "Below the fold: News you might have missed."

38% of Americans fail their own citizenship test

Theoretical threats become real threats

Vermont looks to go single payer on health care (we told you so).

Politics as art criticism

Not a classy lawsuit (but you can get it plain language)

Mississippi does it again

and we also referenced Ten reasons to oppose the Harper candidate in your riding and Fair Vote Canada

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