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Roberts and umpires

September 15, 2005 By David

Much has been said already about John Roberts' decision to invoke the role of the baseball umpire in his opening statement, saying that "umpires don?t make the rules, they apply them. The role of an umpire and a judge is critical to … [Read more...]

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It’s official: the feds screwed up on Katrina

September 15, 2005 By David

Thanks to Lynne for noting the release of the (nonpartisan) Congressional Research Service's report which concludes that, in fact, Louisiana Governor Blanco did what was required of her to invoke federal disaster assistance.  >From … [Read more...]

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More bad design

September 14, 2005 By David

I have written before that the reality of biological systems - in particular, that many if not most of them have significant and obvious design flaws - is compelling evidence against the "theory" of intelligent design.  The … [Read more...]

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“Compromise” anti-marriage amendment goes down to resounding defeat

September 14, 2005 By David

After less than two hours of debate, the "compromise" amendment that would have banned gay marriage and simultaneously required civil unions for gay couples was defeated 157-39.Congratulations to all who worked to defeat this … [Read more...]

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Romney continues to perfect his impersonation of a turd

September 14, 2005 By David

Blech.  The ever-repulsive Romney has backed off the only courageous thing he's done recently - right after the hurricane he criticized the federal response as "an embarrassment," but now apparently Karl Rove has got him … [Read more...]

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Welcome to Boston

September 14, 2005 By David

Two students displaced by Hurricane Katrina from Loyola University and temporarily relocated to Boston College were stabbed outside a convenience store in Cleveland Circle.  Apparently the injuries are not life-threatening, thank … [Read more...]

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Oooh, so close…

September 14, 2005 By David

Turning now to the "news that may not directly affect you" category, the Democratic primary for the New York City Mayor's race was today.  It was a four-way race, winnable outright only if the first-place finisher receives … [Read more...]

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The Price of Secrecy

September 13, 2005 By Bob Neer

The report, written by Rick Blum, the organization's director,  charges that "Secrecy continues to expand across a broad spectrum  of activities. Openness in our government and society is  increasingly threatened. A … [Read more...]

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Quick! Learn about the uninsured!

September 13, 2005 By Charley on the MTA

Well, this is very late notice, but here's an important event, listed @ Health Care for All's blog:You (yes, you!) are invited to a reception and conversation with SusanStarr Sered and Rushika Fernandopulle, the authors [of Uninsured in … [Read more...]

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Roberts begins the stonewall

September 13, 2005 By David

Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) has just finished questioning Chief Justice nominee John Roberts, including some questions about his views on previously-decided cases.  And, unfortunately, Roberts refused to answer those questions.I've made … [Read more...]

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