1. Politics

    How to Close the Achievement Gap

    How to Close the Achievement Gap

    More Politics

  2. Economics

    A Trillion Dollar Dilemma

    A Trillion Dollar Dilemma

    Myopic insistence on discussing the symptoms rather than the disease cannot lead to solutions guaranteeing healthy growth in the long term.

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  3. War & Peace

    Misplaced Deliberation

    Misplaced Deliberation

    The discussion about the countries which need a political intervention is carefully biased.

    More War & Peace

  4. Arts

    The Keystone Opposition

    The Keystone Opposition

    Dissecting the effectiveness of the arguments against the pipeline.

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  5. Media

    Media, Government Target French Socialists

    Media, Government Target French Socialists

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  6. Staff Blog

    White House Criticism and Race

    White House Criticism and Race

    Richard Wolffe “struck a racial chord” on MSNBC when he suggested that Republicans appear to exclusively criticize blacks and minorities in the administration.

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What Do Price Controls Say About a Society?

What Do Price Controls Say About a Society?

The following article was published in my blog Daniel’s Den this week. Art Carden of Forbes magazine posts an article  that begs for my response.
The "Christian" Problem

The “Christian” Problem

Religion has been part of American politics from near the beginning.
Checking Them Out: A Last Minute Look at the Republicans at the Iowa Caucus

Checking Them Out: A Last Minute Look at the Republicans at the Iowa Caucus

They have polished their resumes for the past year, now we are hours away from caucus time in Iowa.
Newt is #1 This Week

Newt is #1 This Week

Links and comments on the Republican race seen from the west bank of the Missouri River
Gobble Gobble, There’s Plenty of Turkey This Thanksgiving

Gobble Gobble, There’s Plenty of Turkey This Thanksgiving

The food may be all put away, but the great thing about 2011 is that between Wall Street, Washington and the campaign trail there is plenty of turkey for everyone.
Occupy Wall Street:  The Movement That Won't Go Away

Occupy Wall Street: The Movement That Won’t Go Away

In late August I started hearing about possible protests around the social media world.
9/11 - A Personal Story Part III:  A Decade of Change

9/11 – A Personal Story Part III: A Decade of Change

Looking back on the events of 9/11 is a much more difficult task than I__ first thought. The changes over the past ten years have not been for the better. An Increase in Fear and Despair Reminiscing with family over the days approaching the anniversary, two words that summed up how our family felt were...
9/11 - A Personal Story Part II:  From Christian Conservative to Peaceful Pilgrim

9/11 – A Personal Story Part II: From Christian Conservative to Peaceful Pilgrim

That governments make political hay with the pain and loss of their own people should come as no surprise. I first saw the government use tragedy to make political gains in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing.
Who Really Won the Iowa Straw Poll?

Who Really Won the Iowa Straw Poll?

Most folks who travel to Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, do so to watch an Iowa State Cyclones sporting event. This week they went to attend the Iowa Straw Poll.
Can Social Media Lead the Way out of our Debt Crisis?

Can Social Media Lead the Way out of our Debt Crisis?

So here I am back from family festivities with no ready news of a debt deal from congress.
What Makes America Exceptional?

What Makes America Exceptional?

Much has been written in the lead up to Independence Day about the United States, the Constitution and the future of America. Time magazine even asked if the Constitution is relevant for today.
To Pledge or Not to Pledge

To Pledge or Not to Pledge

The following article is from a blog post I wrote on My blog Daniel’s Den.  The subject matter is a flap about NBC excluding the phrase “under God” from a patriotic piece, during a sporting event.  This offered me an opportunity to think more broadly about the “Pledge” in general. Much has been written about the...