Karl Rove, the Podcast
On Friday, I interviewed Karl Rove. We talked about his new book, Courage and Consequence, and his years in the Bush White House. We also touched on the small role that our site played in some of the events about which he writes. Yesterday we broadcast the interview on our radio show. [...]
Re: Thank You, Bart Stupak
Kathryn Jean Lopez has a post up over at the corner that’s well worth passing along. Given that it’s short and right to the point, i’m posting it here in its entirety.
Kathryn writes:
I got an e-mail from a conservative publication this morning that declared in its subject line: “Stupak may betray Pro-Lifers at last minute? [...]
Condolences In Austin
Last week, tragedy befell public servants in Austin, Texas. Earlier today, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner met with IRS employees in Austin to express his sympathies and support, and he read this note from the President:
To the men and women of the Internal Revenue Service at Austin:
I asked Secretary Geithner to carry this message to you.
It [...]
A Long Distance Relationship
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In his latest such conversation, President Obama joined Congressional leaders and middle school children to congratulate astronauts aboard the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle Endeavour during a call from the Roosevelt Room of the White House:
I just wanted to let you guys know how proud we are [...]
A Message for the New Year from the President
The President offers his best wishes for the New Year, recorded on December 22nd before he left Washington:
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Good evening. Tonight, as Americans across the country gather with family and friends, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year.
This is always a hopeful time, as [...]
Dean Barnett, In Memoriam
Today is the first anniversary of the death of our friend and colleague Dean Barnett. We loved him, and we miss him. But we are inspired by his memory—by his strength of character, his extraordinary courage, his gift for friendship, and his zest for life.
Here’s a link to what we wrote about Dean a year [...]
