There is a way to make our grid more resilient and blackouts a thing of the past. Here’s how:
What President Obama Can Learn from Jefferson’s Legacy
Jefferson tried to solve the problems of the day and set a course for the future.
Extreme Candy: The $18 Chocolate Bar
Do we really need another gourmet chocolate bar? Perhaps
After the White Establishment, What’s Next?
It’s time for people of every color to recommit to our national ideals
Viewpoint: Why We Should Go over the Fiscal Cliff
We have nothing to fear from the cliff, and it will get us closer to fundamental tax reform
Petraeus Scandal: Are We Guilty of a Double Standard?
Why do we subject the women involved in these escapades to an extra layer of scrutiny and scorn?
How We Can Reform Our Elections
Last week’s long lines and dirty tricks prove we need tougher laws to protect voting rights
Viewpoint: Why Obama’s Second Term Isn’t Doomed
Yes, presidents tend to get stymied during their follow-up act, but Obama also has bright days ahead
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Obama’s Mandate for Moderation
We have reached a turning point in American history. It is no longer possible for a rural, regional, racially monochromatic political party to win the presidency. We are now, manifestly, a different country.
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How To Rebuild Trust—And Infrastructure
Over the course of this campaign, commentators on both sides of the political divide seemed to agree on one point: this was a campaign about nothing.
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Voting With The 1 %
For the seven years I’ve lived in L.A., I thought it was rustic and warm that I voted in the living room of the ranger’s house in Griffith Park. Then I realized I didn’t move to L.A. to be rustic and warm; I moved here to be rich and famous and not have to deal with people who are lowly park rangers.
Viewpoint: Will Family Issues Finally Get Addressed?
We are still the only developed nation without paid maternal or paternal leave, and our lack of a childcare system is a scandal
Viewpoint: The Power of the Asian and Latino Vote
Asians and Latinos made key differences in battleground states, driven by a common desire for immigration reform.