In the news today: An unexpected Seattle-splitting redistricting proposal, D.C. Republicans' petty punishment of the National Labor Relations Board, and Montana's (slightly delayed) Roosevelt backlash.
The veteran public broadcaster and author talks about Republicans, Obama, journalism, and the faltering prospects for Americans in a society ever more dominated by wealth: "Look, this is serious. America is practically self-destructing."
The Sonntag legacy, the power of the lonely blogger and the narrow-focused website, revenue shortfall jitters in Olympia, and a new come-on for your state liquor store.
The Obama administration wants to keep Harry Reid and his Nevada constituents happy. Besides, after 60-some years, what's the rush?
The president has put forward a complex plan to create jobs for real people. But this Congress likes things real simple.
