Archive for January, 2010

The irony of Illinois

Friday, January 29th, 2010

One year ago, Rod Blagojevich rushed out of Springfield to take his last state plane ride back to Chicago. He was whisked from the airport by his state police detail and shuffled into his Ravenswood home for his final moments as Governor of Illinois. (more…)

America, Incorporated

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

In the 1880s, the Supreme Court determined corporations essentially had many of the same legal characteristics and rights as individuals. America, it seemed, was all business. (more…)

The blame game begins

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

As I write this, the polls haven’t closed in the Massachusetts special. But the blame game has begun. (more…)