Monthly Archives: June 2006

Global Warming: Why the heat?

Often, when I listen to or read conservative viewpoints on global warming, I confess to being a bit mystified. It’s one thing to be opposed to something because you believe the facts are on your side. But that presumes that, … Continue reading

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The Supreme Court splits again

In the last few days, the Supreme Court handed down two major decisions. One involved a challenge to the redistricting of Congressional districts in Texas. The other involved Bush’s use of military tribunals for Guantanamo detainees. Neither of the decisions … Continue reading

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Flag-Burning Amendment fails. Whew!

Yesterday, the Senate failed to pass a proposed Constitutional amendment to permit laws banning flag burning. It failed by one vote. Phew! The rationale behind this vote was a Republican effort to pander to the right wing of their party, … Continue reading

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