Author: Steven D

A few weeks back I had a recommended diary at Kos suggesting that Democrats start using what I called That word, the U word, UNAMERICAN to describe the Conservative assault on our values, our institutions, our poor, our middle...

(Cross-posted at Daily Kos) Ever have trouble remembering all the insane harm the GOP and the Religious Right are doing to our country, particularly when in the midst of arguing the issues with Fox News aficionados (in my case,...

Yes, they’ve had an election.  They’ve appointed a government.  I hear from Fox News that a new constitution is going to be rolled out any day now. Freedom smells good doesn’t it? But (you may...

[From the diaries by susanbhu] Because apparently they feel the need to teach the Bible in public school: April 27, 2005  |  Odessa, Texas The school board in this West Texas town voted unanimously to add a Bible class...

Spring is in the air.  Unfortunately, not enough   ozone is in the upper atmoshere.  If, like me, you suffer from melanin deficiency syndrome (i.e., “fair” skin), you’d better lather up with...