House Editorial: Don't keep the District disenfranchised
If democracy is really our greatest export, someone needs to set up trade agreements with our nation’s capitol. More...
Breeze Perspectives: Debating our problems away
By Steve Borowsky, contributing writer
Recently, there has been a vigorous and emotional debate in our nation regarding what, if anything, should be done about global climate change. Members firmly entrenched in our oil-and-coal-addicted society may not appreciate it being pointed out, but the earth is undergoing rapid and startling changes to its climate faster than predicted, and the vastly overwhelming majority of scientists have reached a consensus that carbon dioxide produced by our industries and transportation services are a significant contributor to these changes. More...
Breeze Perspectives: When 'Christian' no longer equals 'conservative'
By Rebecca Parker, contributing writer
Evangelical Christians, for some time now, have been synonymous with conservative political leanings. The Republican Party has established a block of seemingly unwavering supporters founded significantly on ascribing to certain Christian beliefs. It has been constructed in such a way as to make American Christianity inseparable from the Republican Party by placing specific issues, such as pro-life causes and the protection of marriage, higher on the moral barometer than others. More...
