Complete Article
Cycling isn't seen as eco-friendly exercise; it's a way to get around.--and this leads to good bread---
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Grover Norquist: Taxes and a Dangerous Purity
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It's the group Norquist runs, Americans for Tax Reform, that presses politicians to sign a pledge not to vote for any net tax increase under any circumstances....
It's the group Norquist runs, Americans for Tax Reform, that presses politicians to sign a pledge not to vote for any net tax increase under any circumstances....
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Treating the Cause, Not the Illness
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...children being treated were seriously malnourished, so Dr Geiger began writing prescriptions for food--having the bills sent to the clinic....
...children being treated were seriously malnourished, so Dr Geiger began writing prescriptions for food--having the bills sent to the clinic....
Friday, July 29, 2011
Carmakers Back Strict New Rules for Gas Mileage
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The new standards are seen as critical to reducing oil consumption and prices at the pump....
The new standards are seen as critical to reducing oil consumption and prices at the pump....
Republicans Have Taken America Hostage
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The cult of balance has played an important role in bringing us to the edge of disaster.
by Paul Krugman
The cult of balance has played an important role in bringing us to the edge of disaster.
by Paul Krugman
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Norway's Premier Vows to Keep an Open Society
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"It's absolutely possible to have an open, democratic, inclusive society, and at the same time have security measures and not be naive, " Prime Minister Stolteneberg told reporters, as he vowed to protect the culture of openness that is a source of Norwegian pride.
"It's absolutely possible to have an open, democratic, inclusive society, and at the same time have security measures and not be naive, " Prime Minister Stolteneberg told reporters, as he vowed to protect the culture of openness that is a source of Norwegian pride.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Water Banking by Mega-Farmers
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...water banking--a system in which water-rights holders store water in underground reservoirs for their own future use or for selling to fast-growing urban areas--neighbors be damned.
...water banking--a system in which water-rights holders store water in underground reservoirs for their own future use or for selling to fast-growing urban areas--neighbors be damned.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Why Congress is About to Make the Jobs Crisis Worse
Complete Article
The only way out of the vicious economic cycle....
The only way out of the vicious economic cycle....
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Republicans, Zealots and Our Security
Complete Article
...the biggest threat to our national securitycomes from our budget maniacs at home.
...the biggest threat to our national securitycomes from our budget maniacs at home.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Five Myths About Extreme Weather
Complete Article
What is driving this phenomenon? What can we do about it?
What is driving this phenomenon? What can we do about it?
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Why the Wealthiest Americans Are the Real Job-Killers
Complete Article
That the wealthy are job-creators ... is a talking point that is very facile but this is complete nonsense—the opposite of the truth.
That the wealthy are job-creators ... is a talking point that is very facile but this is complete nonsense—the opposite of the truth.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Elizabeth Warren: Passed Over for the Financial Watchdog Post, But...
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The bad news for progressives could turn into good news—if she does decide to run for the Senate.
The bad news for progressives could turn into good news—if she does decide to run for the Senate.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Signing Away the Right to Govern
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It used to be that a sworn oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution was the only promise required to become president. But no longer....
It used to be that a sworn oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution was the only promise required to become president. But no longer....
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Why Won't Obama and the Democrats Defend the Public Sector?
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Particularly devastating has been Pres. Obama's unwillingness to recognize the importance of public employment....
Particularly devastating has been Pres. Obama's unwillingness to recognize the importance of public employment....
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Behind Battle Over Debt, a War Over Government
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...intense exchanges this week between the two parties have made it clear that this is not so much a negotiation over dollars and cents as a broader clash over the size and role of government.
...intense exchanges this week between the two parties have made it clear that this is not so much a negotiation over dollars and cents as a broader clash over the size and role of government.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Agreement onf Debt Talks: There is Opposition from Groups that Represent Beneficiaries and Providers
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The proposals to cut Medicare and Medicaid have provoked opposition from almost every major group that represents beneficiaries and health care providers.
The proposals to cut Medicare and Medicaid have provoked opposition from almost every major group that represents beneficiaries and health care providers.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Obama Administration Rolls out Standards for Health Insurance Marketplaces
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The Obama adminisration unveiled standards that will allow individuals, families and small businesses in every state to shop for insurance, compare prices, and buy coverage....
The Obama adminisration unveiled standards that will allow individuals, families and small businesses in every state to shop for insurance, compare prices, and buy coverage....
Monday, July 11, 2011
No, We Can't? or Won't?
Complete Article
The truth is that creating jobs in a depressed economy is something government could and should be doing.
The truth is that creating jobs in a depressed economy is something government could and should be doing.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Michelle Bachman: Just Sign Here
Complete Article
Bachman's latest attention-getting move: The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence Upon Marriage and the Family....
Bachman's latest attention-getting move: The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence Upon Marriage and the Family....
Friday, July 8, 2011
Is Obama on the Brink of Cutting Social Security?
Complete Article
Progressives are responding with appropriate outrage....
Progressives are responding with appropriate outrage....
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Taxes and Billionaires by Nicholas Kristof
The House speaker, John Boehner, suggests that the Republican threat of letting the US default on its debts is driven by concern for jobs for ordinary Americans....
Complete Article
Complete Article
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
More Folly in the Debt Limit Talks
Congressional Republicans have opened a new front in the deficit wars. In addition to demanding trillions in.....
Complete Article
Complete Article
Monday, July 4, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
John Dean Does NOT Know How to Get Rid of Clarence Thomas
Complete Article
Dean left out of consideration one strategy....
Dean left out of consideration one strategy....
Saturday, July 2, 2011
What Should Gas Cost?
complete article
For people who believe the oil markets are rigged, the first week of May offered Exhibit A....
For people who believe the oil markets are rigged, the first week of May offered Exhibit A....
Friday, July 1, 2011
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