This morning I feel, for the first time in my life, that the people of the United States will be well taken care of by the government they elected. I don't recall feeling this good about anything in a
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Have I mentioned that I'm a cynic? Have I mentioned that I have trouble not tuning out politicians whenever they speak? Regardless of whether I agree with them or not? Have I mentioned how much of a
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365.99 (Absentee) If you're a registered voter in the U.S., please perform the utmost civic duty today and vote. Bring a book or some yarn if the lines are long. Vote. Pass it on.
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I had a great chat with Marly about the fall issue of IC last week, which should go out in her next podcast. Massive kudos to Apple and Google for seeing the issue of gay marriage for what it is:
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This morning on Meet the Press, former U.S. Secretary of State and Republican Colin Powell formally endorsed Barack Obama for President. This was much anticipated, and though it comes as no surprise I
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I just heard a quote on the radio from the now-famous Joe the Plumber who said he'll be voting in the U.S. election for the candidate he thinks will preserve democracy and not institute a socialist st
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A sign of classic television: Not even the wee detail that Carter was President makes this seem outdated.
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Over the last few weeks I've watched up-to-the-minute Twitter updates about the world's financial markets with a sort of morbid excitement. I just love a good shaking-up. Add to that the knocking-down
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I very sincerely, without judgment, and with an open mind, would like to know why you support Sarah Palin. So I thought this blog, which has the potential to reach many people who have differing polit
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