Reflections on some political and ideological questions today
The president doesn't simply register and reflect the balance of power; he influences it as well; no other person has as much power as the president.

Thanks for fighting, more nuance needed and other letters to the editor
Thanks for fighting. Here is a photo of Leo Munoz of Congressman Charlie Gonzales' office accepting boxing gloves to keep on fighting for health care.
A ragged process
Slightly over a year ago, the American people elected a young African American to the presidency and increased the Democratic majorities in the Congress.

