2009

U.S. Shed Nearly Two Million Taxpayers In 2009: IRS

The Huffington Post | Alexander Eichler | Posted 10.04.2011

New tax data from the Internal Revenue service shows that in 2009, incomes fell, unemployment claims rose, and the U.S. economy shed nearly two millio...

Afghanistan: An Election Without Results

Abdulhadi Hairan | Posted 05.25.2011

Abdulhadi Hairan

Everyone here is impatient to know the outcome of the much-discussed, controversial Afghan elections, but two months have passed and still no one has a clue about the real situation.

Crazy Talk Radio Fueling Another "Big Lie"

Fernando Espuelas | Posted 05.25.2011

Fernando Espuelas

Depending on the radio program, we're either about to become a communist or fascist nation (okay, sometimes both), all because of the suspiciously foreign-looking guy in the White House.

East Coast Greenway Grows Faster Than China

Dennis Markatos | Posted 05.25.2011

Dennis Markatos

Great Recession Doesn't Stop Trail Progress Amidst the horrific oil spill it's nice to see solid progress on one of our nation's premier oil independ...

Federal Lobbyists Made 2009 A 'Year Of Riches'

Center For Responsive Politics | Posted 05.25.2011

The economy stunk. Corporations slashed jobs. And some firms, once juggernauts of American industry, simply ceased to exist. But for federal lobbyist...

Taking Inventory And Being Honest with Yourself

Hillary Rubin | Posted 05.25.2011

Hillary Rubin

As this year comes to an end I find myself subconsciously and consciously taking inventory of myself. Just the other night it all began to come to the surface while sitting in a woman's circle.

Thoughts on a New Decade

Gary Hart | Posted 05.25.2011

Gary Hart

There is something very human, and certainly very American, about wanting to start anew. Hope still lives, idealism will not be crushed, the dream of a better America will not die.

Jared Polis Poetry: Polis Reflects On The New Year In Verse

Posted 05.25.2011

Looks like Representative Jared Polis has been doing some end of year reflecting. In an end-of-year email Polis sent out to supporters he wrote two p...

Democrats Suddenly Thinking About Jobs Programs

Washington Post | Michael D. Shear and Paul Kane | Posted 05.25.2011

Democrats on Capitol Hill began a nervous debate Wednesday about the course President Obama has set for their party, with some questioning whether the...

Street Food Is the New Fast Food

Ross Resnick | Posted 05.25.2011

Ross Resnick

In case you have not followed the street food movement, the bacon wrapped hot dog cart outside your local dive bar does not solely represent curbside cuisine any longer.

Capitalism Has the Last Laugh (Again)

Robert Zevin | Posted 05.25.2011

Robert Zevin

As there can be no doubt that we are in a recovery, there can be even less doubt that the steps taken to get us here have been overwhelmingly crafted to benefit the rich and powerful.

The Alternate Reality Decade

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 11.17.2011

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

A ten year interval, where otherwise responsible citizens decided that the best way to deal with their problems was to simply ignore them, has ended.

SnagFilms Welcomes the New Year

Rick Allen | Posted 05.25.2011

Rick Allen

As SnagFilms welcomes the new year, we will continue to focus on expanding our concept of filmanthropy - using our films as a vehicle for social change.

Food: My Most Memorable Bites Of 2009

One For The Table | Posted 11.17.2011

One For The Table

In over four decades on this planet, I've eaten an uncountable amount of food - some good, some bad, most forgettable. Last year I decided to try everything that came my way.

GDP Up 2.2% In 3Q, But Recovery Is Much Slower Than Previously Thought

AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — All signs suggest the economic recovery will end the year on firmer footing despite a report Tuesday that the economy grew at a 2.2...

Lessons From 2009

Jim Randel | Posted 05.25.2011

Jim Randel

As I believe there is a lesson in every experience, I am listing some of what I learned in 2009: 1. Forget the old saws - "Stocks in the long ter...

The Class of 2009: The Year's Best Designers, Trends, Muses, and Models!

Refinery29.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Refinery29.com

This year we're upping the glam quotient on year-end roundups by choosing the best and the brightest of Fashion's class of 2009.

A New Year's Ritual: Resolve Not To Make Resolutions

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.17.2011

Christine Hassler

Every year, I take a different approach to resolutions. I resolve not to make any. Instead, I engage in a co-creative process of reflection and intention.

Rubbernecking's Top Ten Pop Culture Moments of 2009

Holly Cara Price | Posted 05.25.2011

Holly Cara Price

Tom DeLay on Dancing With The Stars. This is one of those moments that's so grotesque you don't know whether to laugh or cry.

What Was The Biggest Story Of 2009? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Posted 05.25.2011

From a boy not in a balloon, to the inauguration of the nation's 44th president, 2009 saw big and not so big stories dominate airwaves and front pages...

Thanks for the Welcome

Raúl de Molina | Posted 05.25.2011

Raúl de Molina

So as we advance into 2010, Lou Dobbs, take a moment to reflect. Remember that one of the Latinos you so systematically bash could well be your president one day. You can bet your Senate run on it.

In the Midst of All This

Mike Lux | Posted 05.25.2011

Mike Lux

Since we're progressives, we know how to multi-task. So let's keep our eye on the ball for health care, and remember to take a second to pitch in for the LGBT movement.

2009: The Year Of WTF (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

SeanieMic is at it again, this time taking on 2009 as the "year of WTF." Between David after the Dentist, Jon & Kate, the Snuggie, Sarah Palin, and ...

2000-2009: America's Lost Decade

Bob Burnett | Posted 05.25.2011

Bob Burnett

When historians update the history of the United States and ponder when we lost our way and punted the mantle of global supremacy to China, they'll conclude this past decade was the turning point.

2009 Books: Trends And Triumphs

USA Today | Anthony DeBarros, Deirdre Donahue, Carol Memmott, Bob Minzesheimer, Craig Wilson | Posted 05.25.2011

Yes, Stephenie Meyer had another frighteningly good year with her sexy teen vampires and werewolves. And while Twilight is hardly about to fade into b...