Opinion
Thanks for fighting, more nuance needed and other letters to the editor
November 19, 2009Thanks for fighting. Here is a photo of Leo Munoz of Congressman Charlie Gonzales' office accepting boxing gloves to keep on fighting for health care.
Read moreNext steps in Afghanistan
November 19, 2009One of the Obama administration's most important actions has been its decision to thoroughly review U.S. objectives, goals and strategy in Afghanistan.
Read moreYip Harburg, ‘Wizard of Oz’ songwriter & socialist
November 16, 2009There is much to be told about the message of the holiday classic, "Wizard of Oz," beginning with its Oscar-winning lyricist Edgar Yipsel Harburg.
Read moreObama, the Karzai brothers & the ghost of Najibullah
November 14, 2009In 1992 Afghan President Najibullah issued a warning. Unfortunately, it was rejected.
Read moreWeekly jobless claims and the ‘Jobs Summit’
November 13, 2009President Obama announced that he will convene a "Jobs Summit" in December to explore the means for tackling this seemingly intractable problem of mounting unemployment even in the face of positive GDP (Gross Domestic Product) numbers...
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