National Politics
Are Rubio or Cruz (or the Republican Base) Any Less Bigoted Than Trump?
by Lowell All the media coverage regarding the Republican 2016 presidential field these days seems…
Rep. Don Beyer Statement on Oregon Mass Shooting
From Rep. Don Beyer: October 1, 2015 (Washington, DC) - Congressman Don Beyer released the…
Two Problems with Anti-Abortion Politics
This piece is running in two installments in my conservative area of Virginia. Part I: Demonizing…
Video: President Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House
Love the heavy emphasis on combatting climate change and caring for our "common home."…
It’s In Our Hands Now: The Journey for Justice Continues With Each of Us
Last night (Monday) I watched NAACP national President, Cornell William Brooks, speak on…
Why Does the Washington Post Continue to Allow George Will Space In Its Pages?!?
George Will is a purveyor of climate science denialism and other Big Lies. Now he's attacking…
The Strange Political Culture of Today’s GOP
This is another of those columns that I've written with the mostly conservative readers of my…
A Sad Love Story: The Conservatives in My Area and Me
This piece is appearing in newspapers in my area. As far as I know, I'm the only…
Rep. Bobby Scott Statement on Votes Relating to Iran Nuclear Agreement
I couldn't agree more with this; not sure what's so difficult for the right wingers to…
Courts Matter: Free Don Siegelman (and More of Why Voting is Crucial, Virginia)
Former Governor of Alabama, Don Siegelman, is a political prisoner. He committed no crime, yet…
