David Sirota’s provocative column that openly hopes the Boston bomber turns out to be a white man is at least worthy of discussion. The right-wing reaction is also interesting. Take Myra Adams, who served on Bush’s...
Read MoreI know the budget process is pretty boring, but it’s ultimately the most important thing that happens in politics. The budget is where our priorities are set and our resources are allocated. The Budget Control Act of 2011...
Read MoreOne of the more depressing and dispiriting things about these terrorist attacks is the battle people have over proper usage and nomenclature in their aftermath. When can we call something terrorism? What constitutes cowardice?...
Read MorePeople are going nuts in this country. Some lunatic sent ricin to Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), apparently with a return address. Shooting up shopping centers, malls, movie theaters, 1st grade classrooms, bombing the Boston...
Read MoreFrom the president’s remarks: We also know this — the American people refuse to be terrorized. Because what the world saw yesterday in the aftermath of the explosions were stories of heroism and kindness, and...
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