George Mitchell: Only 2 State Solution Possible
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:04:22 -0700
A Palestinian state alongside Israel is the only way to end the Mideast conflict, President Barack Obama's Mideast point man said Friday, sending a stern message to Israel's hardline leaders, who have expressed misgivings about a two-state solution.
EPA’s New Big Stick
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:18:40 -0700
Step aside cap-and-trade, there’s a new sheriff in town. One of the most anticipated and dreaded environmental rulings was decided today. AP reports: The Environmental Protection Agency concluded Friday that greenhouse gases linked to climate change “endanger public health and welfare,” setting the stage for regulating them under federal clean air laws. The EPA action marks the first step toward imposing limits on pollution linked to climate change, which would mean tighter rules for ca
More Progress on Marriage Equality
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:03:10 -0700
New York Gov. David Paterson today announced a bill to legalize gay marriage: “We come to this debate with the wind at our back,” Paterson said. “The events in Connecticut and Massachusetts, the decisions in Iowa and in Vermont, give us the feeling that we can be effective.” He emphasized that 1,300-1,400 rights would be granted to individuals that don’t exist in the case of civil unions. “Rights should not be stifled by fear,” he said. “What we should understand is that silence should no
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