Palin and Poetry
In case you’ve not seen it yet…. Yes, it’s true. There are more important topics and issues. Sometimes, though, humor is a good messenger. Update: […]
Month: July 2009
Paul Krugman: Blue Dogs and Healthcare Reform
Nobel-prize winning economist Paul Krugman offered this exceptional column in the New York Times yesterday, calling out “Blue Dog” Democrats on their opposition to healthcare […]
House Deals Birther Movement as Blow
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed a resolution declaring Hawaii as the official birthplace of President Barack Obama. This move is not without precedent; […]
Convicted Felon Mike Carona Free Pending Appeal
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has rule that disgraced convicted felon ex-sheriff Mike Carona will be allowed to stay free pending appeal of his […]
The Beer Summit
Today’s cartoon in the Boston Herald. h/t Taegan Goddard
Orange County lays off more workers, seniority doesn’t count.
Today, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens will announce her planned cuts in staffing to address the $28 million budget cut the department must absorb this year. The Orange […]
Repeal Prop 8 Leadership Summit Recap
About 200+ marriage equality activists gathered in San Bernardino on Saturday for what was billed as a “LGBT Leadership Summit” to discuss how and when […]
Bill Maher's New Rules: Profits and Healthcare
Bill Maher has another outstanding show on HBO last night and his New Rules segment commentary was especially noteworthy (Steven Greenhut..this should be required reading […]
President's Weekly Address: Health Insurance Reform Will Strengthen Small Businesses
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama cited a report released this morning by the Council of Economic Advisors in explaining how health […]