Katrina Deaths: Who Is Responsible? by Eric H. Doss
Today, the victims of Hurricane Katrina were finally heard in the halls of the United States government. Five survivors of the deadly storm appeared on Capitol Hill to shine a light on the racism and neglect they claim to have received at the hands of the federal government. One victim compared the scene to the Holocaust, while another advanced her theory that someone bombed the levee system in an attempt at genocide. It is impossible for any reasonable individual to claim the response to Katrina was flawless, or even good. To contend that federal, state, and local governments colluded to enforce a policy of racism and genocide is a huge leap in logic.

Bush’s Approval Ratings Aren’t as Bad as You think by Rajtman Freedlander
President Bush's low approval ratings have the been the subject of many media stories, not to mention elation on the part of the Democrats, and increasing concern from Republicans. Is it as good, or as bad, as it sounds?

Plan This. by Jonathan Miller
When is a plan not a plan? When did politics replace sensibility?

Out With A Bang by Jonathan Miller
In an age of mass media, public shame is o­ne of the toughest final steps for a fallen figure to take.

Former Attorney General's love of terrorists? by Eric H. Doss
Ramsey Clark is at it again. The former Attorney General for LBJ, already an outspoken anti-war activist, is again seeking fame and fortune by defending the criminally insane. Clark has a long history of finding high profile cases to highlight his displeasure with the U.S. government. Last year Clark attempted to join the defense team of Saddam Hussein. Clark was sent away, but it didn’t break his spirit.

Thanks for Nothing by Jonathan Miller
The other day, millions of Americans sat around millions of tables with family and friends, gazed at the monstrous spreads of food and drink, and gave thanks. It was, of course, Thanksgiving. As we collectively ripped into the carcasses real-and-tofu of various fowl, it was an act of celebration: of abundance, of good fortune, of blessings, of whatever one wanted.

A Celebrity Revolution by Jaye Beldo
Folks feeling about uneasy Homeland Security and the inevitability of Red Alerts are missing the point. Wise up you paranoids! Movie stars, pop musicians, and professional athletes control America and not some shadow plutocracy bent on world domination.

On Sen. Harry Reid and Rule 21 - Forcing the senate to go Behind Closed Doors by Eric H. Doss
Recently, Sen. Harry Reid invoked the 21st rule of the U.S. Senate, a rule designed to allow the Senators to discuss confidential information without recording the discussion in the official record. The invocation of this rule is not a common occurrence, but some politicians have criticized Reid for violating tradition in an organization that relies almost exclusively on historical precedent.

France Is Burning - And You Say? by Jonathan Miller
France is aflame and most Americans are either a) overjoyed or b) confused. The idea that thousands of young men, mostly Muslim, would suddenly take to the streets in a spontaneous explosion of rage, predicated on the accidental deaths of two youths hiding from police, is remarkably alien to a public that’s barely two generations removed from the Civil Rights Era; the rest are just glad that the French, for having the audacity to pursue a policy of their own design rather than George Bush’s machination, is “finally getting what’s coming to it.”

Both approaches are, to put it airily, ridiculous.