We, the people of the United States of America, have long suffered the expense, damage and physical harm from activities detrimental to our common environment and life itself.  Our country and people have now been pushed to a precipice of profound historical import that will determine the future growth and development of all humankind.  The [...]

1,300 Word Defense, Complete with References
Fewer than 24 hours after the announcement that Sarah Palin will resign her position as Governor of Alaska, a press release issued by Palin’s lawyer threatened legal action against members of the media who “propagate defamatory material” about the former vice-presidential candidate.  Unfortunately, the release is highly suspect itself.
First, the [...]

Promise to Eliminate Ineffective Programs Should Start Here
President Obama made a refreshing promise during his inaugural address to eliminate government programs that aren’t working.  The alleged “war on drugs” should therefore be a top priority for this administration, because no other government effort has cost so much in both direct and indirect expenses while delivering [...]

New Resolution Offered as Gulf States Threaten to Take U.S. Lead in Green Technology

Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD), the lone voice in Congress about energy independence since 1992.

Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) introduced a bill January 6 proposing a “Man on the Moon” project to accelerate the transition to renewable fuels just as gulf states such as [...]

Did Profanity “Seal the Deal” in Illinois Governor’s Downfall?

James V. O’Connor, author of “Cuss Control, The Complete Book on How to Curb Your Cursing”.

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich who’s accused of attempting to sell the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama probably never thought twice about his language as recorded by corruption investigators, but an [...]

The Human Side of the American Presidency
Things are going to be pretty quiet around the U.S. until the next president takes office on January 20.  George W. Bush, the most unpopular president in recent memory and probably of all time, is unlikely to be able to do much more than tend to the Rose Garden. 
The [...]

Asks American Teachers to Engage Students in Politics
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor asked American teachers to get students involved in the election process yesterday by participating in the National Student/Parent Mock Election on October 30.
In a video message posted to a number of Internet channels such as YouTube, SchoolTube and TeacherTube the retired jurist [...]

House Approval in Question
The Senate overwhelmingly passed an historic $17 billion tax credit package designed to foster renewable energy investment. Tuesday’s 93 - 2 vote extends current tax relief for green energy technologies such as wind, solar and carbon sequestration up to 10 years. 
The $17 billion package has been estimated to bolster the economy with [...]