Politics: What matters to you?
Do you know where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to you? We feel that the art community has been overlooked during this primary season, and Dance Theater Workshop would like to use this post to gather your thoughts on what the arts need most from a new administration. Please comment and let us know what matters to you.
Links to check out:
ArtsVote2008
Dance and Politics? How the 2008 Presidential Election May Affect YOU!
YouTube: Hillary Clinton - John McCain - Barack Obama
Facebook: Hillary Clinton- John McCain - Barack Obama
Eva Yaa Asantewaa (February 28th, 2008 at 6:02 am)
I am an Obama supporter and have a good number of issues that matter to me in this presidential campaign. However, in terms of the arts, the three that come to mind immediately are universal, single-payer health care, affordable housing and the restoration of the arts to the curriculum of every school in the nation.
jackie sheeler (February 28th, 2008 at 8:26 am)
as a writer, the single most important issue to me is continued (or restored) freedom of speech.
Sara (February 28th, 2008 at 3:27 pm)
i would really like to hear a conversation about the arts that talks about support for exchanges between US artists and artists from around the world.
Many countries have government agencies or government-supported cultural centers (and ministries of culture) that consistently fund the travel and presentation of their artists overseas as a form of cultural diplomacy as well as sponsoring artists from other countries in the US (for instance the British Council, Goethe Institute, French Institute, etc) because they value this exchange.
I would like all the candidates to address their views on supporting, increasing and promoting this type of artistic exchange, especially in a world where all US citizens, but especially US artists, have become incredibly isolated due to our current administration’s policies overseas.
Adele (March 3rd, 2008 at 10:39 am)
Obama
Obama promises strong art policy
Obama : a champion for the arts
Campain for the arts
Adele (March 3rd, 2008 at 10:42 am)
Clinton
Promoting the Value for Arts and Humanities
Adele (March 3rd, 2008 at 10:49 am)
Obama promises strong arts policy
Stephanie G. (March 7th, 2008 at 1:45 pm)
The arts community has been, and always seems to be overlooked. As an artist, issues that matter to me are universal healthcare, affordable housing, and access to the arts. Arts in the schools! Also, did you know that Obama opposes gay marriage? Neither candidate seems to be talking about this much either.