Obama’s Embrace Of “Drill, Baby Drill” Angers Greens
As far as the environmentalists are concerned, the announcement made by President Obama today amounts to a generous giveaway to the oil industry, and the betrayal of previous promises made to change the direction of the US energy policy. President Obama wants to authorize oil and gas exploitation in the coastal waters of the Southern […]
Lincoln And Labor
Rather than raising the standard of living for working Arkansans, Blanche Lincoln has been working full-time to raise the standard of living for her friends in the Chamber at Arkansas labor’s expense.
Notes From Backstage At The Massive Immigration Rally
The immigration march Sunday in Washington should have gotten more attention than it did, especially from progressive advocates. But competing with the final or near-final dance culminating an almost year-long fight for health care reform. The rally for immigration was an impressive, important, and for me, breath-taking event that was a side-show to the day’s health care developments, especially if your primary – or only –language is English.
Congress Passes Historic Health Care Reform
For the first time in generations, the US Congress has passed a bill reforming our nations health care system.
Gay Rights: Of High School Proms and Courage
A few days ago, an 18 year old high school lesbian senior in Itawamba County, Mississippi, Constance McMillen, approached school authorities to let them know in advance that she would be coming with her girlfriend. School officials decided to cancel the entire prom for all students instead.
