Enjoy it while it lasts, homophobes. Unlike many things, I haven't a shred of doubt where this is going in the next decade or two. Like every human rights issue before it, it'll eventually triumph. And then a few decades after that it'll be an embarrassment that it took us so long.
I really liked this brief article about humility. I've always preferred quiet strength to arrogance, thankfulness to entitlement, and graciousness to pride. Seems to me there's far too little of those things around.
I'm actually quite glad about the recent protests in Washington. I assume this means I'll never again have to hear from The Right that protesting the government is "un-American"? Excellent. Thanks.
I think this great article sums up about everything I think need be said on the topic.
I thought Specter's approach was good. Not sure if it (or anything) will be effective, though.
I can't say I know much about her, but I've not heard much I've liked. And a few things now I haven't liked, like this.
So the health care issue has been thoroughly confused to the point of absurdity. And that's a shame.
Obama and his team seem pretty much committed to the continued suspension of habeas corpus. The latest news is that after review about 90 prisoners in Guantanamo cannot be charged or released.