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Torn From Today’s Headlinesnew

Hoyt Hilsman, a well-known screenwriter and most recently a Democratic candidate against Rep. David Dreier, R-San Dimas, has written his first novel, "Nineteen Angels," snatched right from today's headlines.

Random Lengths News | Lionel Rolfe | 02-28-2011 | Commentary

Tags: Hoyt Hilsman, David Dreier

The Mad Hatter's Tea Partynew

There is a simple underlying fact that seems to be missing in all of this talk about deficit spending––something that you can check out for yourselves without having to take my word for it––the federal budget has only been in balance or had a surplus 24 of the last 110 years.

Random Lengths News | James Preston Allen | 02-25-2011 | Commentary

Sarah Palin Wilts as Glenn Beck Self-Destructsnew

Common sense has bloomed among right wingers — not once, but twice. And while these episodes are unlikely to become regular events, we should enjoy them while we can.

Boston Phoenix | Editorial | 02-17-2011 | Commentary

Tags: Glenn Beck, John McCain, GOP, Sarah Palin

Democracy On the Vergenew

I applaud the uprising in Cairo at Tahrir Square and wish them a swift victory over all those who oppose the aspirations of democracy both at home and abroad. May their spirit inspire a whole generation, if not the whole world.

Random Lengths News | James Preston Allen | 02-11-2011 | Commentary

Tags: Jane Harman, Egypt, Revolution, Tunisia, Mubarak

Louisiana Democrats Past, Present and Futurenew

Edwin Edwards and John Breaux represent the Democratic Party in Louisiana's past and Caroline Fayard, John Bel Edwards, Karen Carter Peterson and others hold the hope for the future.

Gambit | Jeremy Alford | 02-01-2011 | Commentary

Cynicism and Apathy? Blame Pols Like Obama, Not Us

Christina-Taylor, says President Obama, saw politics "through the eyes of a child, undimmed by the cynicism or vitriol that we adults all too often take for granted." But cynicism isn't an inherent part of growing up. Politicians like Obama turn optimistic children into cynical adults.

Maui Time | Ted Rall | 01-28-2011 | Commentary

Tags: Barack Obama, Christina-Taylor Green

There Be Dragonsnew

The allure and danger of the Tea Party movement.

San Antonio Current | Michael Wurth | 01-20-2011 | Commentary

Tags: Glenn Beck, Tea Party, Sarah Palin

Shoot The Messagenew

The attempted assassination of Gabrielle Giffords brought about another finger storm of thunderpoints in the media, each one blaming the other for the rhetoric that seems to be turning our nation into a tinderbox.

Dig Boston | Media Farm | 01-20-2011 | Commentary

Tags: Gabrielle Giffords