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October 17, 2005 -
Chris Cillizza at The Fix reports that Rep. Tom DeLay's legal troubles are proving to be a fundraising bonanza.
October 13, 2005 -
Posted by R. Neal N.O. considers bypassing historic preservation law
October 10, 2005 -
December 1, 2005 marks the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. That's the day when Rosa Parks, a former secretary for the local NAACP, boarded the Cleveland Avenue bus in downtown Montgomery, and refused to give up her seat for a white passenger.
October 7, 2005 -
The issue of Gulf reconstruction is staying red-hot -- as it should be, given what's at stake for the people in the region and for the national political and economic landscape. Some recent developments: 1. The good news is FEMA's announcement yesterday that, after blistering criticism of crony contracting that saw 80% of jobs go in no-bid contracts and 90% go to companies outside the region, it will re-open bids for $1.5 billion worth of Katrina work deals. It's a good start, but not enough.
October 7, 2005 -
The appalling failure of public and private relief agencies to help people in New Orleans and other hurricane-struck areas of the Gulf has provided many stories of sadness and outrage.
October 7, 2005 -
Few will forget the stories of sadness and outrage at the staggering failure of public and private agencies to provide help to the people of New Orleans and other hurricane-struck areas. But there are inspiring stories, too, of grassroots inventiveness in the face of official neglect -- in many cases, led by progressive activists.
October 4, 2005 -
When faced with defeat, move the goalposts: Facing recruiting shortages brought on by the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army has decided to accept a greater number of recruits who score near the bottom of military aptitude tests, the secretary of the Army said Monday.
