2008) It seems that we might finally be turning a corner toward clean, renewable energy! I don't share Krupp's pro-nuclear position, but this has the basics right -- we need clean, zero-carbon energy to stop global warming, and renewable energy because we're about to (or already have!) hit the global Hubbert's Peak for oil.

2008) Phillips's latest jeremiad against the mismanagement of the American economy

2008) According to Sheehan, a former Green Beret and NSC staff under Bush Sr. and Clinton, argues for police work, not a "war," to reduce terrorism. The U.S. went from underestimating al Qaeda to now overestimating it and distorting our foreign policy and military strategy.

2008) With the utter discrediting of the Bush/Cheney Gang, a proud liberal raises the flag.

2008) combining saving the environment and providing "green-collar" jobs

Drew Westen is the George Lakoff of this political season, and the focus shifts from one side of the psychological spectrum (cognition) to the other (emotion).

Al Gore's latest, in the spirit of Bill Moyers, a critical look at the public sphere and the potential for democracy under the current technological and political conditions

SEE MY REVIEW) Al Gore continues to sound the alarm -- time for an all-out program of renewable energy!

engaged Buddhist perspectives

SEE MY REVIEW) a very useful book from Rabbi Michael Lerner pointing in the direction of a spiritually-grounded Left that can win

Contrary to the right-wingers' hysterical cries, it is they who oppose freedom of religion, which requires separation of church and state.

Linguist George Lakoff's latest -- how the progressive view of freedom differs from the conservative view, and how to fight for it.

Jim Wallis has been with the Sojourners community & magazine in D.C. since 1975 -- here's his left-evangelical view of American politics. Yes, I said left-evangelical.

Doug Massey, a sociologist, with a manifesto and strategy for fighting liberals. 3 cheers for public intellectuals, especially when they're sociologists!

SEE MY REVIEW) Compassion for all sentient beings -- an ethical principle that should guide our actions.

Sachs has gone from enforcing austerity plans on the backs of the poor to fighting global poverty -- hurrah!

Baker is an economist and a public intellectual.

Data revealing that while Americans are polarized into political party tribes, they are not polarized on the issues, and we must understand this in order to win -- there is a political center.

Socioeconomic inequality is bad for you! It literally makes you sick, and you don't live as long. So we must persevere in our efforts to create a more just and equitable society for all.

SEE MY REVIEW) This is a very smart analysis for anyone to the Left of the Democrats. Domhoff argues we should work through the Dems, not Third parties.