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And Obama’s been winning.
Archive for February, 2009
February 14th, 2009
Category: Macroeconomic Policy
Akerlof and Shiller’s new essay on behavioral macroeconomics makes compelling reading. Who else would compare socialism to repressive parenting and Reaganism to permissive parenting?
February 13th, 2009
Category: Religion and Politics, Science and its methods
The shameful American neglect of the Darwin bicentennial.
February 12th, 2009
Category: Uncategorized
Republican Judd Gregg bites Obama’s hand, joining the House and Senate Republican leadership.
February 12th, 2009
Category: Feminism, Financial crises
Geneder parity on bank boards would contribute a needed cultural shock.
February 12th, 2009
Let’s be precise when we try to debunk stereotypes about sprawl.
February 12th, 2009
Category: Organizing, Terrorism and its control
Why was I wrong to suggest snail-mailing members of Congress in a crisis? Because the terrorists have won.
February 11th, 2009
Category: Organizing
I went to a staid, under-networked house party last night. Meanwhile, Facebook is transmitting crucial grassroots lobbying information at great speed. Both are useful.