Blaise Zerega

DNC Welcomes Crist Running as Independent

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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As the deadline nears for Florida Governor Charlie Crist to announce whether he'll leave the Republican party and run as an Independent for a Florida ...

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California's Marijuana Economics

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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When emotion is stripped from the debate over the legalization of marijuana, it becomes a simple economic issue. Watch as marijuana advocates and law enforcement spar over the "costs and revs" of legalization.

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Cornyn to Crist: I Want My Money Back!

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Senator John Cornyn has some stern words for Charlie Crist. Should the Florida Governor abandon the GOP and run as an Independent for the Senate, Cornyn and other Republican leaders will demand Crist return their campaign donations.

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Russian Arms Reduction Could Mean More U.S. Nuclear Energy

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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The news of the United States and Russia agreeing to slash their nuclear weapon stockpiles could mean a boost for a little known energy program. Calle...

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Google the New Power Utility?

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Could Google do for the electrical grid what it's done for the Internet? PG&E is one of the nation's largest utilities, serving 15 million people in central and northern California. Should PG&E be afraid?

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Naomi Klein Presents Monsanto Angry Mermaid Award (Video)

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Drawing a comparison to the distribution of AIDS drugs, Klein continues with a call for intellectual property reform so that the developing world can get access to new green technologies.

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COP15 Interview: Thom Yorke Slams "G-8 Vibe"

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mr. Yorke goes to Copenhagen and doesn't find much to like.

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40 Years After Stonewall: No Progress on Gay Rights

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Hildebrand, former deputy national campaign adviser for President Obama, contends that "Congress has done almost nothing to further equality."

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What Gore Really Said in Copenhagen

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Pity Al Gore. And pity those who may suffer from his apparent misquote at COP15 yesterday, where he predicted the melting of Arctic ice over the next 5-7 years.

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Hugo Chavez Blames Capitalism for Climate Crisis

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Although I'm not a fan of his, I do find myself applauding Chavez for directly questioning the developed world's priorities: Saving banks or saving the planet.

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Will You Really Be Able to Keep Your Current Health Plan? (VIDEO)

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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University of Chicago law professor Richard Epstein has read the crucial sections of the draft bill and argues that rules about current private health plans are unrealistic and unfairly favor the public option.

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Farewell to Van Jones and His Green Jobs Agenda

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Saturday night's surprising resignation of Van Jones and the controversy leading up to to it reveals all that is good and great about our political system. It also reveals all that is bad and sad about it.

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Extremely Affordable Healthcare: $25 Incubator

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: George Kembel, Blaise Zerega, Health Care Reform, fora.tv, Medical Devices, Stanford University, Chautauqua Institution, Politics News
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Rather than simply looking to control treatments or reduce payments to physicians, the medical-industrial complex itself should be carefully scrutinized.

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The Power of Language: Dems Failing to Sell Healthcare Reform

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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The lexicon for health care has expanded to include the plural noun, "town hallers." Language expert George Lakoff soberly picks apart the rancorous words being volleyed from both sides.

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Healthcare's Public Option: Dean vs. Burgess (VID)

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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I have a sinking feeling that by the time the Senate has its turn, the public option will resemble a poor combination of Medicare and Medicaid.

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WATCH: Michael Pollan Sees Healthcare Reform Leading to Food System Changes

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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2009-07-24-playpollan.jpgMichael Pollan wades into the issue of health care reform by looking, not surprisingly, at food.

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If Lewis Black Can't Get Proper Health Insurance, Can You? (VIDEO)

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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Carbon Capture a Pipe Dream

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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There's much to love about carbon capture, in theory. But carbon capture continues our dependence on coal-fired power plants, and does little to change the status quo.

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Is Cap and Trade Already Corrupt?

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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2009-07-01-PLAYVIDEO.jpg Negative reactions to the proposed cap and trade system were voiced by Chevron CEO David O'Reilly and by former Secretary of State George Schultz.

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Did Bad Energy Policy Cause the Economic Crisis? (VIDEO)

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Goldstein of the Natural Resources Defense Council makes a convincing case linking jobs, inflation, and the savings rate to smart environmental practices.

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Federal Benefits, OK. But Still No Gays in the Military. Why Not?

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011

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This provocative video report suggests that there has been some horse trading between gay rights groups and Capitol Hill

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