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The Era of Good Government?
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Today, President-elect Obama made an important economic speech at George Mason University. I think, in his speech, we saw a glimpse of what an Obama administration is...
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Gaza on my mind
twogens
| 2 days ago
Once again, violence between Hamas and Israel had exploded to the point where the international community cannot ignore it. Though the situation saddens me greatly, I hav...
One of "Sexiest Men Alive" To Be Surgeon General?
laurieboris
| 1 day ago
Except for a few notable exceptions (who doesn’t remember Jocelyn Elders and her infamous suggestion that teenagers be taught how to masturbate to help prevent teen pre...
Her Baby Nearly Died
Crayon Marks
| 19 days ago
Her 5 month old son stopped breathing. Minutes earlier he started screaming and curled into a ball while sitting in his stroller. It was Nov. 25, a day 23 year old Jeri M...
2 Cents Plus $17.4 Billion Dollars
DaNice D Marshall
| 5 days ago
For whatever it’s worth, well actually for the $17.4 billion tax dollars that it’s going to take to save the 3 big auto companies, I’d like to add an additional 2 c...
Israel-Palestine Conflict
A.E.Larkie
| 11 days ago
I have to say that I've been watching the CNN coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict and it makes me just sick to my stomach. The fact that any country, especially two...
She's baaaack!
chitowngirl
| 10 days ago
And you'd better hurry if you want one of these 2009 calendars featuring SP -- it's the #2-selling calendar on Amazon! (Apparently it was put together by photographer in ...
Funny Capers at the FDA
rosalea
| 14 days ago
As President-elect Obama prepares to take his oath of office with his hand on the bible used at Abraham Lincoln’s 1861 inauguration as the 16th President, he might do w...
Is There a Purpose Driving Obama's Choice of Warren?
soulscompanion
| 16 days ago
I haven't had the time to write politically since the election. Lots of paying work and serious stuff and deadlines and my patented "do what feels fun before doing the ab...
Do You Care2?
veganchick
| 27 days ago
By Heather Moore In case you don’t know, Care2 is an online community of people who are passionate about making a difference in the world. Like PNN, it is a great resou...
Hot Topic (at the Michalski's)
Kimberly Michalski
| about 11 hours ago
Lou Dobbs rose an interesting point on CNN last night when he asked, "If the Vatican seriously objects to the U.S. border fence, should the Catholic church tear down the ...
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Looking forward: draw-down of American Troops in Iraq
twogens
| about 4 hours ago
In 2009, I’m looking forward to the draw-down of American troops in Iraq. The burden of the Bush military adventure in Iraq has been borne by too few for too long. The ...
New Years Resolutions
Titania Jones
| about 4 hours ago
January, 9, 2009 By Titania Jones Conservative Dispatch An old friend of mine taught me that the secret to making really good New Years Resolutions that work is to write ...
The Fallacy of Disproportionate Response
twogens
| 1 day ago
It is clear to most observers that the current round of violence in Gaza was initiated by Hamas, the Gazan leadership, and that Israel has a right and obligation to defen...
Hot Topic (at the Michalski's)
Kimberly Michalski
| about 11 hours ago
Lou Dobbs rose an interesting point on CNN last night when he asked, "If the Vatican seriously objects to the U.S. border fence, should the Catholic church tear down the ...
One of "Sexiest Men Alive" To Be Surgeon General?
laurieboris
| 1 day ago
Except for a few notable exceptions (who doesn’t remember Jocelyn Elders and her infamous suggestion that teenagers be taught how to masturbate to help prevent teen pre...
Disclosure: The Israeli Connection
twogens
| 1 day ago
Since I am going to be blogging about the Israel/Palestine conflict and related issues, I feel obligated to disclose my Israeli connection. I have lived in Israel for ove...
Is the Senate About to Lighten Up?
twogens
| 4 days ago
The MN State Canvassing Board is expected to certify Al Franken the winner in the Minnesota US Senate race today. Although there is still legal action by Norm Coleman, hi...
Gaza on my mind
twogens
| 2 days ago
Once again, violence between Hamas and Israel had exploded to the point where the international community cannot ignore it. Though the situation saddens me greatly, I hav...
LFT... A literate, articulate President
twogens
| 5 days ago
A literate, articulate President – now there’s something to look forward to in 2009. It’s amazing! Obama opens his mouth and complete sentences just come rolling ou...
Things to look forward to...
twogens
| 4 days ago
No New Year’s Resolutions for me, but an optimistic look ahead to the coming year. Over the next week, I’ll be posting about things I’m looking forward to in the up...
