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A Green New Deal Now
If the right-wing chorus insists that the Deepwater Horizon blowout in the Gulf of Mexico is “Obama's Katrina,” then let us hope the president will make the most of …
Why the Arkansas Primary Challenge Was Worth It
It was a tough loss, 10,000 votes. Bill Halter might have even upset Blanche Lincoln in the primary run-off had his stronghold of Garland County not dropped the number …
Afghanistan: The News Is Bad
Washington - While U.S. officials insist they are making progress in reversing the momentum built up by the Taliban insurgency over the last several years, the latest news from …
Mexico: Campaigning During a Drug War
Mexico City - As campaigners in the gubernatorial race in the Caribbean state of Quintana Roo took to the streets this month, the headquarters of the main leftist candidate …
Endangered Species Act: Noah’s Ark or Titanic?
It's heart breaking and enraging to witness the toxic assault being visited upon the wildlife and the people of the Gulf. Heart-breaking because, as a SCUBA diver, I have …
Weekly Audit: Why Democrats Must Focus on Jobs Now
The job market in its worst state since the Great Depression and is putting tremendous strain on millions of Americans. Without action from Washington, D.C., the unemployment rate will …
BP: Obama’s Do-Nothing “Root Causes” Commission
Obama had this frozen, robotic expression on his face when he announced that he'd put his signature on the executive order establishing the National Commission on the BP Deepwater …
When the Leaders Lead, the People Have Sorrow
Many are familiar with the adage, “When the people lead, the leaders will follow.” But what happens when people enable leaders to follow the dictates of the powerful? These …
Sestak Defeats Specter in Pennsylvania Primary; Paul Defeats Grayson in Kentucky
Philadelphia - Sen. Arlen Specter, who switched from Republican to Democrat because he felt he couldn't survive a GOP primary, lost Pennsylvania's Democratic primary Tuesday night to Rep. Joe …
“Mini-Super Tuesday”: Three Senate Primaries Could Mark Bellwether for Midterm Elections
It’s Mini-Super Tuesday, the biggest primary day of the 2010 election cycle. All eyes are on three key Senate primaries: Democratic incumbent Arlen Specter vs. Congress member Joe Sestak …