I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." --MLK, Jr. cross-posted at Pam's House Blend. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2, 2009
Many justice-related foundations closing due to the Madoff Ponzi scheme
Just when you thought the news could not get worse, it turns out that foundations and groups who acted as watch dogs for justice also had their funds managed by Bernie Made-off* with the money: Robert Crane, president of the New York-based … [Read more...]
Colorado’s New Senator: Michael Who?
This pick will make some of our resident commentators happy: Bennett has bought wholesale into the scores=performance, "merit pay", and union busting approaches to education favored by several folks on this site. Bennett oversaw the … [Read more...]
Like Water Through Sand
Therein lies the political rub. The overwhelming Democratic majorities in the Massachusetts House and Senate have over a 90% incumbency rate. Not to paint with too broad a brush, but this rate transforms many public servants … [Read more...]
Science Friday: Stem Cells
In short, for these embryos, different rules apply depending on when they die. To be sure, this rule applies only to federal funding. If you have private funding, you can still do pretty much anything you want with ESCs short of growing an … [Read more...]
Woman of Valor: Helen Suzman
At the start of the year, it's good to take inspiration from someone like this. CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, who won international acclaim as one of the few white lawmakers in South Africa to fight … [Read more...]