John Dougherty: Deadly Drug War
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on July 5th, 2010 4:47 am by HL
John Dougherty: Deadly Drug War
The horrific violence in Mexico is too often dismissed in the U.S. as “Mexico’s problem.” Only when violence “spills over” into the U.S. does it seem to register as a matter of concern.
Dave Johnson: Independence
In 1776 democracy and government by the people were literally revolutionary concepts but even now they continue to face constant attack from the interests of concentrated wealth.
Ami Bera, MD: Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day! On this day, 234-years ago, the leaders of what would become the United States declared independence from England.
Robert Kuttner: My Private Obama
We in the progressive community have projected our own visions onto Barack Obama ever since we first noticed him as a remarkable political novice. It was clear from the 2008 campaign that he was a basically a centrist and seeker of common ground. But sometimes a crisis makes a presidency. And history has seldom delivered a more graphic, teachable crisis than the one that Obama inherited. So we voted our hopes that events could compel Obama to govern as a progressive. We are still waiting, and we are a cheap date.
Dr. Jill Biden: Celebrating the Fourth of July With Our Troops in Iraq
My husband Joe and I flew to Iraq to celebrate the Fourth of July with our troops. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Independence Day than spending it with Americans who are bravely serving our country.
