Let’s Hear from Candidates–Not their Spokespeople
Can journalists give the people the information we need to make rational decisions in elections anymore?
Don’t Mess with Georgia’s Brown Thrasher
There’s a campaign to declare the chicken–the state’s cash cow–the State Bird.
Hope Dims for Electricity Reform
Basically, change is slow, slow, slow.
Obama and Obesity
Michelle Obama: Oh Great. While I’m out killing myself educating America about eating in moderation, you’re busy further feeding the overfed (insurance companies).
Reverse the Tax Shift
When rich individuals and corporations don’t pay their fair share, the bills get passed to the middle class.
It’s not Government’s Size, It’s the Stupidity
There are few things more powerful than a bad idea that gets made into legislation.
Empower the People, Restore Trust in Government
Empowering communities to make real spending decisions is the first step toward restoring public faith in elected officials.
Dairy Farmers are Getting a Sour Deal
How many more farmers must commit suicide before Congress addresses this crisis?
Flying and Radiation Risks
Shouldn’t we determine whether full-body airport scanners could increase cancer risks before deploying them everywhere?
Congress: Let My Tax Cut Expire
I would pay less if Congress extended my tax cuts, but as a citizen I think it would be irresponsible.
GOP Obstructionist Antics Signal its Demise
Do we really need a Republican Party?
Maybe Tobacco Execs Should Go to Prison
Addiction doesn’t respect social values, and neither do tobacco companies.
Boeing’s Virtual Fence is a Real Boondoggle
The government should scrap Bush’s fantasy of virtually walling off the Mexican border–along with its corporate largesse.
Border Boondoggle
DHS hands out huge contract to Boeing for dubious border surveillance project.
We are What We Eat
Get a great new book about how our eating patterns impact the Earth for free.