by James Heflin | Aug 24, 2010 | Ten Gallon Liberal
This is what happens when you do the Clinton triangle dance: On health care, the new law remains unpopular, partly because of the new mandate that all Americans must have health insurance (56 percent oppose the mandate). Other provisions in the new bill are popular,...
by Masculinity and Its Discontents | Aug 24, 2010 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
So my friend Molly posted a video from Almie Rose, aka, Apocalypstick, on Facebook. Then I found myself watching all her videos and reading her blog. Here’s a blog post on being hit on that I thought was swell. The content is nothing new, but her tone, her...
by Our Readers | Aug 24, 2010 | News
From BP to High Speed Rail Many of us have been appalled by the BP oil spill, but if it had to happen, the timing was perfect. It’s not as if we weren’t aware that we need to stop our dependence on non-renewable energy resources, but this event brought it...
by Maureen Turner | Aug 24, 2010 | News
Last week, Gov. Deval Patrick signed into law a bill designed to help women dealing with emotional difficulties after giving birth. The Postpartum Depression bill was sponsored by state Rep. Ellen Story (D-Amherst) and championed by activist groups including...