We have a lot of debate and conversations about government. What it is – and isn’t, what it does, what it should and should not do – there is relatively little agreement, but a lot of opinions. Some of that opinion is better informed than others. This post presumes to take a look at some [...]
As America recognizes the centennial of the 16th Amendment (on February 25, 1913, Secretary of State Philander Knox proclaimed that the amendment to collect Income Taxes had been ratified by three-fourths of the states), John Kline (R-MN-02) must be concerned that the Internal Revenue Service will televise the celebration … so he issued this tweet [...]
The picture in John Kline’s TV advertisement – “Forcing Washington to Be Responsible” – is quite emblematic … John Kline, alone. The lonely warrior, fighting a battle for a Constitutional Amendment. That seems to be what he wants to talk about … never mind that when President Bill Clinton left office, there was a surplus [...]
The subject is not over regarding contraception, women’s rights, commerce and the U.S. Constitution. It came up again yesterday on the April 8, 2012 hour long edition of Face the Nation. Cardinal Dolan is wrong. The debate about contraception and the role of the Roman Catholic church in dictating policy was resolved long ago. The [...]
MN Blue Blogs: Ten articles from Minnesota blogs
Graphic artist and blogger Mario Piperni, that's who. Amazing graphics, great stories.
What’s Happening in Congress, Rick Nolan Union News: 10 articles from national union blogs
