Back here in Beltway Land, there's a ton of noise around this issue of the jobs created by the Recovery Act. Well that truth is that it worked. Just ask Chuck.
Most of the press reports called the health care summit a draw, with some going so far as to give the edge to the GOP. This wasn't a draw, and anyone who thinks so missed Obama's brilliant strategy.
Women accounted for just 7% of directors on the 250 top-grossing movies of 2009. That's the same number as in 1987.
A recent statement by Corzine, labeling Goldman an industry leader, speaks volumes about how Americans feel about our financial institutions. No, Governor Corzine, its not about envy. Its about character.
Serious people assure us that there just aren't the votes to pass a public option. You know, there is one way to find out. Take the damn vote.
If the newsfeed patent stands up, and Google and Twitter are deemed to be directly violating it, Facebook will get a new source of capital.
Private investment in the renewable energy sector has helped diversify and grow Michigan's economy in the last four years, and has helped turn the state into a leader in green energy.
Last week's CDC report, "Health, United States, 2009" confirms that Americans are increasingly turning to medications, scans, and procedures to improve their health. Exercising, eating right, and weight loss: not so much.
Despite a long, exhausting day in New York City, and the thought of a 4 a.m. flight the following morning, a generous cab driver and a random act of kindness reminded me that time is precious.
Don't look for any fair and balanced commentary on health reform. If it does pass, maybe in a year or two we can look back and evaluate what happened today in a more objective way. Just not today.
It's time for us to rethink our certainties about the state of children's mental health in America. Maybe then we can move forward with making the promises of our era real for the children who need help the most.
Utah announced yesterday that it is considering a new law that would criminalize an "intentional, knowing or reckless act" that leads to an abortion without doctor supervision.
I've now been in Dubai long enough to chuckle at the disparity between "routine maintenance" and "near-catastrophic engineering failure." My recent trip to the Dubai Mall was the latest instance.
Whether you are a believer or not, the role of religion in our society is an essential conversation to have... which is why I'm delighted to announce that we are launching HuffPost Religion.
Researchers found that, contrary to current practices, intense treatment of PTSD helped to sober up the subjects battling substance abuse.
Palin has left a wide swath of human collateral damage in her wake. Now add the inimitable Meg Stapleton to the list.
The more cowardly we become about fat and the longer we pretend that we can continue eating while our bodies revolt against us by getting sicker and sicker, the more we fail our children and their children.
There is a perception that China's large dollar holdings confer upon that country some economic or political power vis-Ã -vis the United States. This view is incorrect and completely misunderstands the situation.
Mayors and governors staring down massive budget gaps are putting bridges, buildings, parking lots, and more up for sale. Who's buying? Wall Street, which, in turn, wants to sell off your public assets to investors.
Big banks impose much higher costs on their customers than small banks and credit unions do. Moving our money could save us billions of dollars a year.
Syrian President Assad rewarded the Obama administration's decision to re-establish normal relations with Syria this week by laying out the red carpet today for Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Paterson's intervention in the David Johnson case, Hiram Monserrate, Scott Lee Cohen's nomination in Illinois -- all are symptoms of a casual national attitude toward violence against women.
When have we seen anyone better suited to lead our country in these turbulent times than Barack Obama? No one in the last 30 years really comes close.
Michael Moore, 02.11.2012
Jill Andresevic, 02.11.2012
Laura Prudom, 02.11.2012
