another town i’ll never visit: atwood, ks
I just read, via MeFi, about the town of Atwood, Kansas. This basic midwest town recently voted to deny gay…
forcing utah’s hand
Without fail, the Utah legislature stuck down legislation that would requre female contraception to be covered by health insurance –…
washington elite whiners
Traditionally, baseball has been “the great equalizer.” Baseball parks were some of the first places where racial integration took place:…
stranded at home plate after dark
Nats fans can’t catch a break! After promising that “the Metro will stay open if games run past midnight,” Nats…
the end of motown?
While commuting to work this morning, the Marketplace Morning Report spoke of bad times for the U.S. auto industry. Yesterday,…
independent buzz
Back in high school, I practically lived in an independent coffee house – Salt Lake Roasting Company. Ever since, I’ve…
americans united
My DC friend, Sam (a.k.a. “DC Sam”), works for a great organization that aims to keep church and state separate:…
ny times: dowd on theocracy
Maureen Dowd is one of my favorite columnists for the New York Times. Her column in today’s edition is priceless,…
why i abhor theocracy
For those who don’t know me, let me explain why I have an extreme aversion to theocracy. I was born…
schiavo: let her die in peace, with dignity
Well, Sciavo’s parents appealed to the full Federal Court of Appeals in Atlanta, and the court declined an expedited rehearing…