For the first time a United States president has announced that tackling climate change is a national priority. Yet, Congress shows no signs of passing meaningful legislation. For now, it&
The name "natural gas" might be a puzzle. After all, how could there be such a thing as unnatural gas?
The reason we call natural gas what we
In the name of protecting us from hackers, computer viruses and cyber-terrorists, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make it easier for sites like Facebook and
I have a terrible confession to get off my chest. It is a secret I have tried to hide from family and friends for years. Up to this point, I
As the new City Hall budget season nears, there are many competing interests scrambling for still shrinking dollars.
Despite the robust looking Dow Jones market indicators, we aren't
Most voters agree that big corporations and the wealthy should start paying their fair share in taxes. But of course big corporations and the wealthy don't want to
Do you think a national poll of small business owners would show majority support for increasing the minimum wage? How about a poll in which the small business owners were
When two senators recently got into a spat over whether the Boston Marathon bombings were being politicized, the news was everywhere within minutes. Reams of commentary quickly followed. In the
The great pastime of America throughout the years has been sports. Americans have been ingenious in turning something simple into a sport for everyone to enjoy. I must say I
With the formal release of President Obama's budget, the pieces are finally in place for a reprise of the Washington drama we've all come to know.
Today, all across America, people with end-stage cancer, ALS (often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease") and other diseases are nearing the end of life. They
A few months back I was so sick I had to go see the doctor. That alone indicates the condition was rather serious. I do not like going to the
