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Polls and Local Resolutions Underscore Support for Military Spending Cuts
In Washington, senators and Pentagon officials are saying the sky will fall if we cut one more cent from the military budget. But a very different message is building in the heartland.
The Lineup: Week of Feb. 27-March 4, 2012
Scott Williams explains why Congress should preserve funding that makes it safer to ride bicycles.
Running Against Islam
Every political season has its hot-button issues. There’s race, abortion, lunar colonies. But the hottest hot-button issue these days, judging from comments by Republican presidential hopefuls as well as what happened during the 2010 mid-term elections, is Islam.
Soaking the Customer
Ruby Williams, a 78-year-old Aqua Pennsylvania customer, got stuck with a $40,000 water bill because of a serious leak in the pipes under her home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania. After her situation garnered national media attention, the private company agreed to reduce her bill to a few hundred dollars.
Shifting Gears
Over the past 60 years, transportation has changed less than might have been expected. Still no jetpacks, for example. And while this might change after the presidential election, we’re not yet commuting to jobs on the moon.
Playing Politics with the Courts
Americans rely on having a fair and functioning judicial system that’s there for us when we need it. The courtroom is one place where we can go, no matter who we are, and know we’ll have a fair hearing — no matter whom we’re up against. But for our judicial system to function, the Senate must do its job and confirm our judges. And right now, the Senate isn’t doing its job.
Party of God
The Republican primaries have been a tough sled for God, the Father of the party. (Well, they claim He is.)
Stealing State Parks
In one of the saddest signs of the times, “We’re Closed” signs are popping up all across the country as governors and legislators are cutting off funds (and shutting off access) to one of the finest, most popular assets owned by the people of our country: state parks.
Costly Labor Scam
These days, companies often prefer to build factories in states where union protections are weak. This enables them to increase company profits at the expense of the middle class. Otherwise, they do it at the expense of the lower class by leaving the country altogether.
Islamophobic Contest
