David Sirota: The House appears likely to pass Iraq spending bill with a pullout date.  Not perfect, but it is Time To Stand Up!

Consortiumblog: When historians sort out what happened to the United States at the start of the 21st Century, one of the mysteries may be why the national press corps ganged up like schoolyard bullies  against a well-qualified Democratic presidential candidate while giving his dimwitted Republican opponent virtually a free pass. 

Sadly, No! Why our species is doomed to extinction

Shakespeare's Sister: Gonzo says he has to stay to "protect the kids." I think I'm gonna be sick...

AlterNet: Conservatives cost a lot of money

HOLY CRAP: Homobigot, Pastor Ken Hutcherson claims he's a 'White house envoy...Is America ready for the Christian left? I doesn't matter, they're here...The question is, can Faith-Based Democrats influence American politics, and is it a good idea?...Episcopals stand up to homophobic Anglicans...Family Values, GOP-style...GodTube?...Left Behind Games stock has yet to earn a dime of profit...Tortured theology...The cover story in today’s issue of Time magazine is: Why We Should Teach the Bible in Public School