Getting one’s head around the flurry of headlines on this issue is a good trick. First, I spotted an article earlier in the day at CNN about Rep. Peter King (R-NY) blasting Boehner and the House for failing to act on the $60 billion bill for Hurricane Sandy aid. CNN subsequently updated that article, but […]
Archive | January 2, 2013
Who’s “winning” the fiscal battle? (Hint: not the people)
Well, it happened. Congress compromised and our national nightmare is…postponed for another month, when this all happens again. There are plenty of articles breaking down the gains and losses, like this great one from Mike Lux and this one from Bob Borosage. There’s plenty that has been accomplished, and plenty more that Congress still has […]
Is Israel proof that an armed society can work?
The burden is on those of us who advocate gun control to prove that deterrence doesn’t work with firearms. At the Tablet on December 17, Lial Lebovitz attempts to explain (in a piece titled) Why Israel Has No Newtowns. First, he notes that, in the United States … astute thinkers tried to look past their […]
S&R Honors
Click here to learn more about past honorees...- S&R Fiction: “The Treehouse,” by Aimee Stahlberg
- Republicans perpetuate myths to keep Cold War alive
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- Mystery Unraveled: How a white, moderate, married, churchgoing, middle-class, middle-aged woman could vote for Obama
- An open letter to Burt Rutan, regarding his WSJ commentary on human-caused climate disruption
- Meet the men of Match.com: Really, guys, are you serious?
- Climate scientists still besieged
- Pelosi on Bush: “He’s not worth impeaching”
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Frank Dilatush: The Israelis might dispute your foundation argumen…
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My final word on Oakwood? | Lack of Environment: […] theScholars and Rogues website, Brian A…
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wilywascal: Excellent summary. 1) You weren't the only one…
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A Walkaway: Then Satan must care more about justice and truth …
