Federal government lags behind
Most Americans can claim Social Security survivor benefits when their spouse dies. It’s a common way for people on fixed incomes to get by without the money from a spouse’s […]
Author: Max Bartlett
Reform is necessary
The U.S. Supreme Court is debating the insurance mandate of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. It’s controversial in and out of the court, and understandably so.
Florida’s self-defense law is flawed
There’s a lot to be learned from the tragic death of Trayvon Martin.
US needs a new solution to Iran
To many, the idea of a nuclear Iran is terrifying. This isn’t an unreasonable fear. The possibility exists that, were Iran equipped with nuclear weapons, it might use them to […]
US needs a new solution to Iran
To many, the idea of a nuclear Iran is terrifying. This isn’t an unreasonable fear. The possibility exists that, were Iran equipped with nuclear weapons, it might use them to […]
Culture of deregulation obsolete
It’s clear Congress refuses to hold big business accountable. The bankers and corporate CEOs responsible for the mortgage crisis that led to the recession faced no penalties.
Long road ahead
This has been a good month for supporters of civil rights. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled California’s Proposition 8, which would have undone the progress made in legalizing […]
Activists campaign to add protection for LGBT citizens to legislation
This has been a good month for supporters of civil rights. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled California’s Proposition 8, which would have undone the progress made in legalizing […]
Health hypocrisy
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing on birth control without any women last week. It sounds like a joke — sadly, it isn’t.
Health hypocrisy
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing on birth control without any women last week. It sounds like a joke — sadly, it isn’t.