by Bill Scher | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog
For years, I and other liberals urged Speaker John Boehner to stand up to the Tea Party. Before the 2013 shutdown, I suggested Boehner dare the right-wing to oust him, and then partner with Democrats to save his speakership in exchange for a budget compromise and...
by Emily Schwartz Greco | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, Climate, Conservatism
With his gentle grace, disarming humility, and penchant for saying “God bless America” like he means it, Pope Francis appeared to sweep Washington off its feet. Cheering throngs accompanied his every move. The powerful and powerless alike made a fuss. Take Senator...
by Dave Johnson | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, Trade, Trans-Pacific Partnership
Negotiators are meeting in Atlanta, trying to wrap up the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). It might be wrapped up as soon as Thursday. While the agreement is secret, there are reasons for people to be very, very concerned. Here is a news article that explains why...
by Dave Johnson | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, Conservatism, Jobs and Growth
Should we run our country for the benefit of We the People, or so that a few people can profit off of We the People? This is a question that is rising to the surface in a battle between those who want the United States Postal Service (USPS) maintained and expanded,...
by James A. Haught | Sep 29, 2015 | Blog, Progressive Vision
If you study history, you’ll see episodes that changed civilization. For example, in Ancient Greece, for the first time, bright thinkers sought natural explanations for the world around them, instead of believing that phenomena were caused by gods and spirits. This...
by Bill Scher | Sep 29, 2015 | Blog
[fve]https://youtu.be/NABnv4u1yl8[/fve] During the 2012 campaign, Mitt Romney repeatedly criticized President Obama for failing to reduce the unemployment rate below eight percent. Then, in the month before the election, the unemployment rate did drop below eight...
