by Ronald Sander | Aug 31, 2009 | The Public Humanist
On September 26, in forty-six countries, citizens will gather to discuss, deliberate and develop positions on core questions of global climate change policy. The outcomes of these deliberations will be made publicly available through the internet. They also will be...
by James Heflin | Aug 31, 2009 | Ten Gallon Liberal
Wonder where all the insane health care misinformation comes from? Well, at least one source is clearly identifiable: the Republican Party. Recently, the Republicans sent out a "survey" full of some of the most despicable push-polling questions I've ever...
by On Springfield | Aug 31, 2009 | On Springfield
A previously scheduled prayer vigil for immigration reform has shifted focus a bit to also honor a champion of that cause: Sen. Ted Kennedy.The vigil—to be held this evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the federal building at 300 State St. in Springfield— was...
by Cherchez La Femme | Aug 31, 2009 | Cherchez La Femme
The abortion debate in this country is a complex one, for sure. Dr. George Tiller's brutal murder earlier this year is evidence that there is a sense of vigilanteism that pervades a fair amount of self-proclaimed pro-lifers. In light of that hate crime and...