Robert Luskin, a lawyer for Karl Rove, recently told a “New York Times” reporter that Joe Wilson and Valerie Plame are “a little past their sell by date.” Ouch. I’m sure the Bushies, hellbent on re-writing recent history, would love to expunge the sordid mess known as “Plamegate” from the nation’s psyche. But for those [...]
More than 12 years after Washington state voters approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes for those who had terminal or debilitating illnesses and a doctor’s authorization, patients in most of the state still have no clear, legal way to safely acquire cannabis.
The temporary Bush tax cuts that were passed using reconciliation are set to expire on December 31st, 2010. If President Obama surrenders to the Republicans and allows the portion of those tax cuts that are aimed at wealthy Americans continue, he will likely sacrifice progressive support permanently.
On Thursday, anti-NATO peace activists were barred from entering Portugal ahead of the NATO summit starting on Friday. Since tight border controls went up on Monday, Portugal has refused entry to 130 foreigners from other European Union members. The summit of 28 world leaders starts on Friday, and it will have as an “invited guest”, [...]
