George Bush’s Legacy
We are at a crossroads. Two unnecessary wars and irresponsible economic policy have stretched our…
Month: March 2011
The Sheen Smokescreen
Sometimes, living abroad has its advantages, even in the age of the Internet.
Virginia Doles Out Corporate Welfare at a Time Of Budget Troubles, Economic Hardship
Over at the Scaling Green blog (and elsewhere), cleantech guru Mike Casey and I have been writing…
Whipple Clips Dozen: Sunday Morning
Thanks to Tom Whipple for the Sunday "Clips." 1. IN SHAKY ECONOMIC TIMES, VIRGINIA…
VA Supremes to Hear Case of Cooch v. Academic Freedom
The case of Ken Cuccinelli's unconstitutional harassment of climate scientist Michael Mann is…
Why Wesley Clark Is Wrong on Libya
Wesley Clark argues in a Sunday Washington Post op-ed against US intervention in Libya. A…
Why hasn’t Tim Kaine given us his decision?
I wonder why Tim Kaine is having such a difficult time making a decision about running for Senate.…
Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights
When I was elected Arlington Commissioner of Revenue in 2003, I was committed to provide the best…
High Gas Prices Not Cramping Style of Virginia Democratic Party Staffers
Don Mark, political director of the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA), tweeted the picture at…
Nuclear Power Plant Explosion in Japan; A Few Thoughts
According to Stratfor, "A March 12 explosion at the earthquake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi…
