Clinton, Obama, Dodd Shine at PBS-Howard University Debate, Edwards Falters
Saturday June 30, 2007
Thanks to a reader calling it to my attention, I watched the PBS-sponsored All-American Presidential Forum held on June 28 at Howard University, the historically black university in D.C. ... Read More
Immigration Reform Is Likely Dead on Arrival in House, Dead Until 2009
Wednesday June 27, 2007
Regardless of what convoluted piece of immigration legislation may be molded this week by the U.S. Senate, comprehensive immigration reform in the 110th Congress is reportedly dead on arrival in ... Read More
The Obama-Clinton '08 Duel - Differences in Connecting with Voters
Monday June 25, 2007
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Superficials & Symbolisms: On "Obama Crush" and "Hillaryland"
Friday June 22, 2007
Let's talk superficials. Because superficials matter, and so do symbols. They speak to our emotions, and to our unconscious. And emotional reactions are natural human instincts, just as much as ... Read More
Bush Administration Shuns Four Million Iraqi Refugee Immigrants
Wednesday June 20, 2007
Today, June 20, is World Refugee Day, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly. Per UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres, 40 million men, women and children today ... Read More
Bush Uses Smear & Fear Tactics to Push Education Agenda
Monday June 18, 2007
"Are states 'dumbing down' student achievement tests?" asks Robert Longley, About.com's Guide to Gov't Info.
Robert reports today that President Bush's Education Secretary and longtime crony, Margaret Spellings, "released ... Read More
Hillary Clinton Pledges to Lift Ban on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Friday June 15, 2007
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The Republican Love-Hate Affair with Hollywood Values
Wednesday June 13, 2007
Politico.com, a new but well-financed right-wing website, asks the question today, " 'Actorvists' using fame, fortune for humanitarian work. But can they do any good?"
Here's the obvious answer, Politico.com: YES! ... Read More
Supported by Republicans, Obama Takes Lead in Presidential Race
Sunday June 10, 2007
Sen. Barack Obama is THE leading 2008 presidential candidate, per a late May 2007 Zogby poll.
Reported the Angus-Reid Global Monitor:
"At least 46 per cent of respondents would ... Read More
Jubilant Postmortem for Immigration Reform Act of 2007
Thursday June 7, 2007
Today, the U.S. Senate voted 33 - 63 to block S.1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill of 2007 from advancing to Senate vote. Votes of NO were cast by all Republicans ... Read More
U.S. Senator Lynne Cheney?
Wednesday June 6, 2007
Democrats, try this stomach-churning shoe on for size: U.S. Senator Lynne Cheney.
Sadly, Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY) passed away last week. His successor will soon be chosen by Wyoming Democratic ... Read More
Pros & Cons of S.1348, Immigration Reform Act of 2007
Sunday June 3, 2007
After hacking through the thicket of rhetoric and facts about S.1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007, I have to agree with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid when he commented:
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