Elected Officials

Care About the Earth? Four Simple Ways to Take Action

Avital Binshtock | Posted 11.25.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

It's officially Climate Week. In case you feel discouraged that you can't do enough, remember Gandhi's words: "Almost everything you do will seem insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."

Holder Pushes Hate Crime Bill in Wake of Recent Wave of Hate

Janet Murguía | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics


Janet Murguía

Hate has always been present. But the recent spike in violence against immigrants is being fanned by the flames of the anger and hateful rhetoric being voiced in the debate over immigration.

Who Cares About Playing Nice -- Play Real Instead

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics


Dr. Susan Corso

If our federal elected community wants to play nice, they will. If they don't, they won't. Call it reflexive partisanship, call it cantankerous cronyism, call it Ishmael. Really, who cares?