by Terrance Heath | Nov 8, 2012 | Blog, Financial Reform
In the words of the old spiritual, "My Lord, what a morning!" Barack Obama's 2008 campaign was defined by an iconic poster bearing the single word: "Change." Obama's victory in 2008 signified how much America had already changed enough to make his historic campaign...
by Terrance Heath | Nov 5, 2012 | Blog
When it comes to politics, it ain't over 'til its' over. And even then it may not be over. With the presidential election just days away, the contest remains close enough to ensure some jangled nerves and nail-biting among Republicans and Democrats. Still, the latest...
by Terrance Heath | Nov 1, 2012 | Blog
Austerity is back in the news, and the news about austerity is never good. We've only had de facto austerity on this side of the pond. So as usual, the news is from Europe, where the austerians are going full-tilt boogie. Our homegrown austerians, like their European...
by Terrance Heath | Nov 1, 2012 | Blog, Climate
First, there was Snowpocalypse. Then there was Snowmageddon. That was followed by Thundersnow. This summer brought the derecho. And most recently, we've been visited by Frankenstorm. Aside from their odd names, these events all have a few more things in common. Along...
by Terrance Heath | Oct 31, 2012 | Blog
It's been rumored for some time that my governor, Maryland's Martin O'Malley, is considering a run for the White House in 2016. O'Malley has dropped a few hints himself. He tested the waters at the Democratic convention, and launched a national PAC this summer. If...
