From hilzoy at Obsidian Wings

“Cities, states and other local governments have been effectively shut out of the bond markets for the last two weeks, raising the cost of day-to-day operations, … [Keep reading >>]

Here are a few things that I know

I know that I love this country as much as anyone; and at the same time, I know that our country is in … [Keep reading >>]

It’s hard to evaluate these well since they aren’t dated. A mixed lot, and much gloom. The recommendations of what to do today, Tuesday September 30, aren’t really … [Keep reading >>]

More turdism from famous Republicans.

Report: Gingrich Stabbed Boehner In Back, Whipped GOP Opposition To Bailout

“Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was working aggressively behind the scenes to defeat the Wall Street … [Keep reading >>]

Yep, that’s my response to those who voted against the bail out.

Left or Right, it doesn’t matter. High ideals or low venality, it doesn’t matter. Mistrust … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jay Bookman gives McCain some props but also questions the enduring legacy of his aloof and aggressive demeanor: “This time, the combative, dismissive approach that … [Keep reading >>]

Dear Ruth Group Friends,

We have been working for some time on the No More Victims project to bring an Iraqi boy, Mustafa, to the US for medical care. One boy’s … [Keep reading >>]

First Thursday Lectures

The Society for Asian Art sponsors a public lecture the first Thursday of every month at the Asian Art Museum. The fee for these lectures is $5
(after … [Keep reading >>]

Dear Ruth Group

JOIN IN AND HELP SEND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO IRAQ!

As part of our ongoing work to take responsibility for the suffering of Iraqi children, several Ruth Groupers joined the … [Keep reading >>]

Holy shit!

“House lawmakers voted Monday to reject the historic $700 billion financial rescue plan, a sharp blow to the administration and bipartisan leaders in Congress who warn that the … [Keep reading >>]

More Republican wrong doing (the party of John McCain and Sarah Palin.)

“Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey appointed a special prosecutor on Monday to investigate whether criminal charges should be brought … [Keep reading >>]

The Guardian’s Gary Younge discusses the inability of the major candidates to address the deeper flaws in the US economic system: “Yet the financial crisis has, for the most part, … [Keep reading >>]