September 25, 2006 -
The N-word has reared its ugly head in two political races in recent days. The first case takes us to the trouble campaign of Sen. George Allen (R-VA). Michael Sherer broke the story on Salon.com on Sunday:
September 25, 2006 -
Global warming isn't the only issue where science, politics and media coverage live in different worlds.
September 22, 2006 -
Forbes has released its latest list of the "Richest 400" in the country. For the first time in the magazine's rankings, all on the list are billionaires.
September 22, 2006 -
With the economy still sluggish and tax-cut pressure starving state budgets, many states have yet to fully emerge from the financial crises that took hold a decade ago. So what's a broke state government to do? According to a report in USA Today, start selling stuff:
September 22, 2006 -
Cataloochie Elk (click image for larger view)
September 21, 2006 -
The Knoxville News Sentinel has a report today about a local coal mining company that has been cited by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for mining without a permit or a mitigation plan:
September 21, 2006 -
According to Think Progress, HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson "instructed staff to award HUD contracts to President Bush's political allies and withhold them from his political opponents." The revelations came to light as a result of a HUD Inspector General investigation into an allegation that Jackson had "canc