Obama Lays Out Immigration Plan, But Avoids Thorny Issues
The president endorsed the proposals unveiled Monday by a bipartisan group of senators. He called for a path to citizenship for the more than 11 million illegal immigrants. But he avoided issues such as how long those in the country illegally could be forced to wait before applying for citizenship.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Despite Bipartisan Beginnings, Immigration Overhaul Could Splinter GOP
If President Obama wanted to pick the perfect wedge issue to split the Republican Party, he could hardly have improved on a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws. Not that he has an ulterior motive in advocating for action on Capitol Hill. But it works out the same way.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
On Climate Change, Americans May Trust Politics Above Preachers
Members of religious groups who have long looked to President Obama for action on climate change may have been encouraged by his inaugural call for tackling the issue. But if studies are correct, most religious Americans take their cue on this issue from political — not religious — beliefs.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Rev. Al Sharpton, In Six True-False Statements
Activist. Leader. Self-promoter. Shakedown artist. Sharpton has heard all of these claims about him and more over his decades in the public eye. And now, an older and remarkably thinner Sharpton has reinvented himself again, this time as a cable television talk show host.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Designing Inaugural Dresses, Not All Roses
For fashion designers, catching the eye of a first lady can be the opportunity of a lifetime. But sometimes the attention isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Host Michel Martin speaks with fashion critic Robin Givhan about the agony and ecstasy of creating inaugural gowns.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Survived The Mayan Apocalypse? Here Come The Radish People
Each Dec. 23, they descend upon Oaxaca’s main plaza: giant root vegetables carved into human figures and other vivid forms. The Night of the Radishes is a major tourist draw these days, but it all started with Spanish missionaries in the 1500s. When a new religion and imported crops met indigenous woodcarvers, a novel art form was born.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
What Do Aliens, Climate Change And Princess Di Have In Common?
The finding that climate denial is linked to conspiratorial thinking has sparked a backlash in the blogosphere. Commentator Tania Lombrozo checks in with a contested paper’s lead author.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
What Porcupines Can Teach Engineers
The barbs on porcupine quills help them pierce the skin. If the bumpy needles work so well for the big rodents, couldn’t they they also help doctors and nurses giving injections? Designers of medical devices are looking to try the porcupine approach.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Baltimore Says, ‘Immigrants Welcome’
Baltimore’s population has been declining for decades. Now the city is reaching beyond its borders for growth, courting immigrants with new programs and laws. The big question: Will it work?» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Doctors And Women’s Groups Urge Feds To Relax Plan B Restrictions
With the presidential election decided, doctors and some advocates are calling for the administration to make it easier for teenagers to get the morning-after birth control pill.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
