SIEFF: Austerity and the American Economy
Adam Sieff, Columnist
European nations, facing crisis, have adopted extreme austerity measures and there is a growing call in the US for sharp reductions in funding. But not all austerity is created equal. Hopefully, we won’t find out the hard way.
STROSTER: Craigslist Censorship to Stop Human Trafficking
Lianna Stroster, Columnist
Craigslist users have seen a change in the website’s homepage over the past few days. Under the “services” section, there is now a black “censored” label over the “adult services” tab. Is this new “censored” label a violation of the website’s First Amendment right, or is it not protected because the section has been aiding human trafficking through the World Wide Web?
PANDYA: Immigration Reform the Wrong Way
Om Pandya, Columnist
Illegal immigration is a problem, Om Pandya says, but the current immigration reform legislation takes reckless steps towards finding a solution. He reminds us that the Republican first created the 14th Amendment, and he urges the Right not to regress and reverse one of its party’s greatest achievements.
CARMONA: Let’s Talk About the B-Word — Boycott
Jay Carmona, Contributor
Target Corp. has infuriated the LGBT community with their recent donation to an anti-gay Congressional candidate. With the Citizens United decision allowing corporations to freely donate to politicians, this leaves concerned citizens with one option — the boycott.
MCNAMARA: Born to Conserve?
Lindsay McNamara, Columnist
On the heels of Matthew Lifson’s article, “Our Political Genes,” environmentalist Lindsay McNamara questions whether environmental stewardship is an inborn trait or if it can be cultivated through education and economic incentives.
STORM: Restoring Honor
Meg Storm, Columnist
Having just come home from a whirlwind couple of days in Washington D.C., which concluded with my attending the Restoring Honor Rally, I believe that this country has finally reached the zenith at which we must choose whether or not we are willing to work for the peaceful coexistence of this honor and pride, for if are not willing to work towards this unity I honestly believe that our demise is imminent.
BILBO: The Impermanence of Health Care Reform
Only a strong public option can ensure the permanence of President Obama’s reforms
Carpenter: Stop Playing Games with Our Health
The public option is dead and the debate continues. The reality remains that Americans still need health care reform and it’s time to deliver it.
JACOBS: This Month’s Wonderful Liberal – Joe Lieberman
Alec Jacobs takes a break from his ‘terrible liberal of the month’ series to commend the bipartisan history of Sen. Joe Lieberman.
BILBO: Kennedy, Bipartisanship and Healthcare
As the fight for healthcare reform continues, let us remember Senator Kennedy’s model of bipartisanship.
BILBO: A Deficit in Courage
Those who wish to make positive progressive change must sometimes ignore the demands of the public, and instead do what they think is right.
CARPENTER: More Options for the Public
President Obama’s health care plan might be far from perfect, but that doesn’t excuse conservatives in Congress for their lack of civil bipartisanship on healthcare reform.
FLOYD: The Death of the Public Option
Why Obama shouldn’t compromise on our health by sacrificing the public option.