By now, you've probably heard about the tsunami that hit Asia on Sunday. This is a truly terrible disaster. If you can, try to help. Oxfam and the International Red Cross are both already on the ground and working to get people food, antibiotics and clean water.

If you can't afford to give money, urge our stingy government to cough up some more ( Read more... )

Henry Waxman's report on Secrecy in the Bush Administration.

Pittsburgh City Paper's summary of the report

Good day today. Watched the niece and nephew. The nephew didn't take advantage too much of the aunt who is sometimes a jungle gym. The niece and the nephew got along reasonably well. Except for a couple of moments. Moments when attention was in short supply. Moments when he got a little too rough and she started the "stop that" cry. Entertainment ( Read more... )

Ever wonder how the Republicans got so good at moving legislation through the House so quickly? With no dissent? How did they manage to get the Patriot Act through congress without representatives reading the bill? How did they manage to get the Medicare bill through with its castration of the U.S. government's bargaining power against drug ( Read more... )

( I have a slightly gross cat matter on which I need advice. )

Saturday. Such a lovely day. Clear blue sky. Crisp, but warm. A couple fall leaves still clinging to trees. I decided late in the day that I should ride my bike to Whole Foods to resupply. I was riding down Center. Due west. The sun was in my eyes. I had my helmet blocking the sun from my eyes. I could mainly just see the road in front of me. THUD ( Read more... )

Ward 14 District 14 ( Read more... )

Dear Republicans ( Read more... )

If you're reading this, then you probably are probably already on top of things enough to realize that Nov. 2 is the day we all vote. Bring I.D. with you to the polls. Especially if you live in a swing state. If you live somewhere else, they might not check.. but, this race is pretty close in many states, so bring it with you just in case. Also, ( Read more... )

Does the thought of another four years of George W. Bush make your skin crawl? Act now before it's too late. Volunteer for the Kerry campaign. There's training this weekend for election day volunteers. It is going to be a close race. If Bush wins Pennsylvania by 300 votes, won't you wish you'd done a little more than just vote?