EDITORIAL

An illusion of insolvency

The current battle in Washington over raising the nation's debt limit has created more consternation among citizens than clarity. This is by no means a new procedure. According to records the debt ceiling has been raised 74 times since 1962, all without substantial opposition. But now some political extremists assert that to do so the 75th time will be destructive. More »

OPINION

How Grover Norquist hypnotized the GOP

At our 25th college reunion in 2003, Grover Norquist - the brain and able spokesman for the radical right - and I, along with other classmates who had been in public or political life, participated in a lively panel discussion about politics. During his presentation, Norquist explained why he believed that there would be a permanent Republican majority in America. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Jobs key to ending gentrification

With the coming of Whole Foods, the Banner story on JP gentrification ("Debate still simmers on JP gentrification," June 16, 2011) highlights an important debate that seems unending, with few outcomes that actually resolve the issue. More »

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What is on your summer reading list?

Any of the books President Obama has written on his life. More »