| Apr 9, 2014 | Environment / HealthBen Franklin said it best — nothing is certain, “except death and taxes.” Like most Americans, we submit our 1040s to maintain the health of our nation. However, we’d personally rather decrease our income tax and instead pay a fee that reduces carbon...
| Jun 26, 2013 | Environment / HealthIt’s summer — time for barbecues, family vacations, and July 4th fireworks. Unfortunately, summer has also become a time for wildfires, drought, triple-digit heat waves, catastrophic storms, and other deadly reminders of the impact climate change has on our...
| May 1, 2013 | Peace / SecurityPresident Barack Obama’s recent announcement that he believes Syria has used a small amount of chemical weapons ignited a debate. Has the Assad regime crossed the “red line” the White House laid down? U.S. intelligence reports “varying degrees...
| Mar 6, 2013 | Peace / SecurityDid you know that international laws dictate the rules of the game when it comes to selling bananas and iPods, but not grenade launchers and AK-47s? It’s crazy but true. Fortunately, a solution is at hand. Negotiators at the United Nations will soon wrap up a...
| Feb 6, 2013 | Rights / DemocracyThis year I came up with the best Valentine’s Day gift ever for my wife and daughter. It’s inexpensive and, unlike a bouquet of flowers, should last beyond their lifetimes. They’ll love it! I can’t think of a better way to express how much I...