BRAD JOHNSON

EDUCATION
Higher Learning
By D. R. Tucker, Contributor
Massachusetts-based freelance writer/podcaster
Koch brainwashing is still continuing at too many universities across the United States, and UnKoch My Campus is pushing back against such perversity. They deserve support. The brutal billionaires who scorn science and disparage democracy don't.
IMPACT
Not My Father's Son
By Nate Phelps, Contributor
Co-Founder of the Alberta Secular Conference ; member of the b...
Although I can't control all of it, after working with Brad, Terrie and their talented team this last year, I can make this commitment: This investment will not return empty. We will change hearts and minds. We will save lives.
POLITICS
The Goldberg Variations
By D. R. Tucker, Contributor
Massachusetts-based freelance writer/podcaster
Note that in this column, Goldberg does not declare climate change a hoax. Of course, if he did so, he would, in essence, label his NR colleague Jim Manzi a liar, and he's not about to do that. So if it isn't a hoax, one has to ask: How does he think the GOP should address this issue?
ENVIRONMENT
A Power Outage in the White House?
By D. R. Tucker, Contributor
Massachusetts-based freelance writer/podcaster
Is climate change too much of a psychological challenge for the president? Is it simply too much for him to confront the near-almighty power of the fossil fuel industry and the Republican (and some Democratic) politicians who are that industry's acolytes?
MEDIA
Public Miseducation: WGBH and David Koch
By D. R. Tucker, Contributor
Massachusetts-based freelance writer/podcaster
When David Koch joined the WGBH Board of Trustees, the extent of this enterprise was not known to the general public. But now, the facts are in, and the political science is as settled as the climate science.
IMPACT
Quadriplegic Who Founded Nonprofit That Helps Disabled Children Sail Headed To Paralympics
Paul Callahan remembers pulling away in a sailboat from Fort Adams State Park in Newport for the first time many years ago
SPORTS
Winning the Super Bowl Does Not Define Greatness
By Ed Berliner, Contributor
Network TV/Radio Sports Commentator
Losing in a Super Bowl does not make an NFL quarterback any less of a legend. Just like being in and winning a Super Bowl surely does not automatically grant legendary status to a quarterback.
ENVIRONMENT
Climate Skeptic Pat Michaels Admits 40 Percent of His Funding Comes From Oil Industry
By Brendan DeMelle, Contributor
Executive Director, DeSmogBlog.com
Notorious climate skeptic Pat Michaels of the CATO Institute finally admitted openly on CNN this weekend that 40 percent of his funding comes from -- wait for it -- Big Oil.
IMPACT
Police Officer Brad Johnson Helps Homeless Man Martin McCall Get New Job, Home
That is where Officer Brad Johnson, a local policeman, got to know and respect McCall, who was always friendly. Upon hearing
GREEN
The Blogosphere Reacts to the Kerry-Boxer Senate Climate Bill
By Josh Nelson, Contributor
Campaign Manager, CREDO Action
The bill as it currently stands is stronger than the American Clean Energy and Security Act in several crucial ways, but it has a treacherous gauntlet to run before reaching the President's desk.