Mike Mansfield was a legislative giant, yet his two favorite words might have been “Yep” and “Nope.” He could be a Sunday-morning news show
www.distraction.gov
Police officers can’t pull you over for eating, reading, putting on makeup, or shaving while driving. But in a growing number of states, you
Meet the facts
Distressed that NBC’s Meet the Press has devolved into a platform for unchallenged, incorrect statements by politicians, two college students have launched a website
Deeply held beliefs II
For observers of the national politics of women’s rights, April 9, 2010 was a banner day. Three significant threads emerged in the same national
Healthcare reform all-stars now must put policy into practice
The 2,000-plus page healthcare reform bill, it turns out, was just an outline. As in all other newly minted laws, the provisions themselves are
Night and day with Greg Mortenson and Stan Kroenke
What a study in contrasts. This evening we went to hear Greg Mortenson speak. He’s the innovative humanitarian who has brought education to girls
DOT wants to help you to walk and bike
In March, Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood announced that the government is going to give bicycling and walking the same importance as automobiles in
Europe thinks ahead with super-grid for renewable energy
Nine European nations are banding together to make a $40 billion investment in a forward-thinking, super-grid to supply Europe’s future energy needs. The project
Skimping on Parents as Teachers
Looked at side-by-side, two recent news story create a contradictory picture that underscores the ironic and misguided path educational funding in Missouri is about
Trying to make America more self-sustaining – Part II
Perhaps more importantly, he or she needs to produce “more smartly.” In other words, as a society we must ensure that what is produced meets at least the basic needs of all citizens.