Corporate Political Speech

Adam Cohen reviews the history of denying corporations the ability to contribute to political campaigns. Of concern is that the Roberts Court is going out of its way to bring this issue before the court. Mr. Cohen speculates that perhaps the court wishes to reject 100 years of a congressional ban on corporate political contributions. [...]

Some thoughts on Gwen Moore’s information session

Here’s my report from Rep. Gwen Moore’s health care informational session held today at North Division high school:

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Some things only government can do

publius at Obsidian Wings has written that there are things that only government can do.

I agree with the observation that the force of law can be used to right wrongs and to make changes that would never come about by themselves.

Life is full of invisible examples of government benefits we never think about. [...]

Just a reminder…

…that Rep. Gwen Moore’s health care informational session will be held this afternoon from 4-6 p.m. at North Division High School, located on 10th and Center in Milwaukee.

If you’re planning on attending…keep an eye out for me; I’ll be wearing the bright green AFSCME t-shirt.

The GOP’s health care conundrum

What would it mean if conservatives “win” the healthcare fight?

That’s the question being asked by David Frum, a former speechwriter for George H.W. Bush, and in a recent post on newmajority.com, Frum opines that a “win” in the current health care fight really wouldn’t be a victory: For some, the answer is obvious: beat [...]