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A video comparison of this year’s unfunny, pandering Rich Little stand-up routine at the annual White House Press Club Dinner and last year’s courageous, brilliant Steven Colbert satire is an indication that no matter how bad we thought things were in 2006, they actually got worse! So appreciate the present, while looking forward to a […]

My takeaway from the following interview with Bill McKibbon — It’s never too late to try to make a good difference. In fact, it’s our duty as moral creatures. If indeed we believe that we are moral creatures. McKibbon is a lifelong environmentalist, not at all preachy. Aware of the compromises we all make for […]

flirtysomething is about opening up dialogue. And that dialogue should include a variety of points-of-view, and will at times turn to political debate. But let’s debate in the Rogerian way, by listening to each other, and seeking to understand — before judging. And the best part is it’s okay to change your mind. [Hillary — […]