I missed last night’s “debate” between Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. From what I can tell this morning, that was the smartest thing I did all day. I’ve read a […]
The J Street Project, or "Yes, Virginia, you can be pro-Israel and progressive"
By Martin Bosworth I’m Jewish. You don’t hear me blog about this much for a variety of reasons, one of the major ones being that you are then inevitably asked to take […]
Nota Bene #18 Part 1 of 2
Nota Bene attempts to provide an overview of the week’s news. Meanwhile, in its appendix, we cull trenchant comments to articles and posts, as well as those heard in person or emailed. […]
Obama makes Bush dog go all warm and fuzzy
When Barack Obama was endorsed by Jay Rockefeller in late February, it was considered a feather in his national security cap because the senator from West Virginia is the chairman of the […]
Never gonna give you up! Never gonna let you go!
by Rafael Noboa y Rivera Really? I mean, really? Are you serious? What you’re seeing is my reaction to reading an interview in which Hillary Clinton basically tells every Democrat that she’s […]
Condoleezza Rice: Never met a milestone she wasn't willing to render meaningless
At The Washington Note yesterday, the estimable Steve Clemons wrote “Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is speaking this morning to Grover Norquist’s weekly powerhouse gathering at Americans for Tax Reform of conservative […]
The political value of pushing John McCain on global warming
by Josh Nelson Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have demonstrated their commitment to taking strong and bold action on climate change. Obama: Cap and Trade: Obama supports implementation of a market-based […]
Mission accomplished, part deux (and part trois?)
What is it with George Bush and his halfwitted predilection for declaring victory before the fight is over? Bush speech hails Iraq ‘victory’President George W Bush has delivered a speech to mark […]
God-talk in the presidential election (or why evangelicals are voting for Barack)
by Dr. Lynn Schofield Clark When it’s time for politics in the U.S., it seems, it’s also time to talk about religion. So first there were stories of Huckabee’s success among evangelicals, […]
The globe's future and November's choice
by A Siegel I consider Dr. Slammy one of those thoughtful bloggers that any/all can gain from reading and considering. Yesterday, he sent An open letter to Progressive America. This piece, very […]
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