Month: September 2009

One of the teachers who influenced me the most was Mr. Harrison, my high school English teacher. He taught me that the purpose of education was not to teach me what to think, but how to think — how to examine and question...

Brought to you by MoveOn.org & R.E.M.: We Can’t Afford to Wait

All I want sports-wise is to see a Yanks-Phils World Series and the Giants in the Super Bowl. Can I have that please? What’s on your wish list?

My Fellow Americans: I speak to you tonight at a crucial moment in our nation’s history. When you elected me president almost one year ago, you voted in favor of hope, and in favor of change. You voted for the idea that we...

Red alert! I don’t have time to do a full diary on this, but the Supreme Court is poised to overthrow years of precedent and allow corporations to directly contribute to political campaigns. If that happens, you’ll...