In response to my post: Are We Ready for the Next Step in the Evolution Toward (Or Away From) Eco-Consciousness?, frequent commenter Chris writes: I am equally concerned about too much government as I am about too little government. Too …
U.S. Government: Restoring Integrity, Removing Corruption Read More »
I wrote earlier: Democracy is such a powerful idea that it appears capable of surviving even when the most powerful forces of Earth are trying so desperately to destroy it. It seems that this Monday, our leaders will have the …
Democracy is such a powerful idea that it appears capable of surviving even when the most powerful forces of Earth are trying so desperately to destroy it. It seems that this Monday, our leaders will have the opportunity to nullify …
It’s Independence Day here in the United States—a good time to celebrate the marvels that this country represents, in particular, rule of law, and a meaningful constitution that generally protects the liberties of its individual citizens. The 4th of July is …
A Few Suggestions for the United States on Her Birthday Read More »
Last night, a friend of mine sent me a considerable laundry list of things he thinks everyone, certainly all U.S. citizens, are entitled to as basic human rights. I don’t know. I see providing all this stuff gratis to a …
OK, it was only #22 out of the top 25 victories in 2012 for progressive legislation, but at least it made the list. IMO, it’s the single most important, what its author dubs: “Challenging Citizens United.” Peter Dreier is professor …
U.S. Supreme Court Decision "Citizens United" Is Not Long For This World Read More »
Here’s a well-written article that contains a great deal of truth. Many environmentalists take knee-jerk positions, often rooted in an incomplete and self-serving view of the relevant science, and these positions can ultimately do more harm to the environment than …
I know I harbor a great deal of pessimism/cynicism about the corruption that has engulfed our political process. But I have to say the Move To Amend people have really kicked some major butt, to use a not-too-scholarly term, in …
I’m not big on taking sides in political disputes, especially the trashy type like those surrounding the 2012 U.S. presidential race. Yet I have to voice my approval of Elizabeth Warren’s highlighting the U.S. Supreme Court’s “Citizens United” decision in …
Elizabeth Warren’s Highlighting the U.S. Supreme Court’s “Citizens United” Decision Read More »
I just got off the phone with Stephan Williams, the guest blogger I wrote about a week or so back. I’m thrilled to announce that Stephan’s going to be the driving force behind the “corporate role models” blog that I’ve …
