Steve Benen: Long-time readers may recall a discussion we had back in December, about the quality of the debate over health care reform. It was obvious at the time that the meaningful, interesting disputes weren’t between...
Read MoreLow awareness of role of federal agencies and Tea Party fever With examples from widespread frustration about tax day and the census, we can get an idea as to the confusion that many Americans have regarding the role of the...
Read MoreI am starting to get pretty pessimistic about the midterm elections. I think Bob Menendez has done a dreadful job of recruitment. I give him credit for getting (a candidate I can’t support) Charlie Melancon to run for...
Read MoreCrossposted from the Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet. In this regular series, we profile advisors to the Nourishing the Planet project. This week, we feature Hans Herren, President of the Millennium Institute....
Read MoreThe student government of UC Berkeley, historically a leading university in civil and human rights activism, recently voted to divest from companies that support the illegal occupation of Palestine. The 16-4 majority vote,...
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