we read this book for my book club - really interesting reading about the ascendency of the "girls gone wild" culture in the US and how that relates (or doesnt) to feminism. This article does a good job of summarizing the complex forces behind the rise of the"not that innocent" phenomena.

Quoted: Embracing a caricaturish sexuality, women are confusing erotic power with real-world power, says Ariel Levy.

force the republicans to filibuster on sustainable energy!

Quoted: Unlike the GOP, progressives have a coherent economic agenda offering not only higher growth, but also social justice.

Quoted: From rafting in Oregon to biking in the White Mountains, a listing of great summer vacations that don't require the terrifying conversion of dollars into euros.

travel tips

Quoted: Although prices are rising, it is still possible to score cheap airline tickets with some simple strategies.

this is truly revolting

Quoted: Americans are more dissatisfied with the country’s direction than at any time since the the early 1990s.

Quoted: It’s about time someone made the case that John McCain’s approach to health care is based on the foolish claim that the marketplace can produce cheap health care for all.