Archive for the ‘Liberal’ Category
Forgotten Men
Posted: February 21, 2010
They were the first black members of Congress
Black History Month is almost over. I’m glad we still observe what some consider an anachronism that has outlived its usefulness. I used to feel that way, too. After all, the celebration has become a cliche.
Each February, students and teachers go through the motions of acknowledging the contributions ... continue reading...
If You Liked Health Care, You’ll Love Afghanistan
Posted: November 4, 2009
If you’re depressed by the way the national debate about health care has been playing out, just wait until the rubber hits the road on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Israel. If you’re enraged by the way Wall Street’s rescue has made us hostages to their recklessness, get ready for how the oil and coal industries ... continue reading...
Blowing Smoke on Warming, Clean Air
Posted: October 26, 2009
CORPORATE HOT air may be killing us in the fight for clean air. For evidence, let us go back 20 years, when the Edison Electric Institute, the lobbyist for America’s electric companies, opposed clean air amendments, saying the retooling of plants would be “unnecessarily expensive.’’ Dave Swanson, an institute senior vice president, claimed the provisions ... continue reading...
Where Will the Jobs Come From?
Posted: October 21, 2009
They are popping the bubbly on Wall Street. Million dollar bonuses; the Dow at 10,000; the casino is open again. Forget President Obama who says we can’t go back to an economy where finance pockets 40% of the profits. We’re already headed there.
The current account deficit is down as Americans have cut back spending. But ... continue reading...
Don’t Bail on Wall Street Outrage
Posted: October 21, 2009
PRESIDENT OBAMA is far too absent of outrage over Wall Street’s continued abuses. As a candidate, he railed against its “greed and irresponsibility.’’ He had more to say in his first month in the White House, after finding out that Wall Street firms were still paying $18.4 billion in bonuses despite bringing America to its ... continue reading...
Obama’s First 250 Days: Defining a President’s Foreign Policy
Posted: October 7, 2009
The Obama foreign policy era officially began last week in Geneva. William Burns, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, met face-to-face with Iranian counterparts, enacting the president’s inaugural promise of engaging with strategic adversaries. Such diplomatic endeavors are only one part of a two-pronged strategy, however, as Washington also pursues military options to defend against ... continue reading...
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