Politics
Coverage and commentary on politics and the surrounding insanity.
Cracking the Vault: What You Can Do About Big Banks and the Financial Crisis, Part II
Given the very public actions of the big banks, and the subsequent fallout, is it at all surprising that people are moving their money? And can doing so send a message to the big banks? »
Cracking the Vault: Big Banks, the Financial Crisis, and What You Can Do About It
Your bank probably contributed mightily to the economic doldrums of the past few years. Are you mad at your bank? Don't worry about it if you are. There are other options that don't include a mattress, or putting every last penny in T-bills. »
Amending America: Thank the Founders for Making it Difficult!
Dispelling some populist myths about Congress -- why throwing the bums out may not be the best idea (at least not wholesale). »
A Thanksgiving Recipe for the American Spirit: Feed the Hungry
Usually I devote my piece of Osmosis real estate to setting right the political wrongs. But now that we’re upon the one holiday that unites us all, I thought I’d take a minute to discuss why Thanksgiving is truly is an American Experience. »
Scattered Victories Portend New Era of Republican Political Dominance … Hah
Did you hear the big news? Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are BOTH going to host Oscars in 2010. Oh, and in case you missed it . . . according to Fox News, Republicans now rule the world once again. Sigh. »
‘Generation Change’ Hits Stores Today . . . But Can Be Yours for Free!
Last week, Osmosis Online spoke with the authors of the new book 'Generation Change: 150 Ways We Can Change Ourselves, Our Country, and Our World.' Today, we're giving a copy of the book away. Details inside . . . »
Time for Change Hasn’t Ended: An Interview With Authors of New Book ‘Generation Change’
We interviewed the co-authors of upcoming book "Generation Change." Jayan Kalathil and Melissa Bolton-Klinger spoke to us about the inspiration behind the new book, thoughts on the power on online social networking, and reveal the bipartisan nature of flossing. »
Fox Fact and Faux
CAUTION! You are about to read an opinion-based column about Fox News Channel’s opinion-based reporting. While many political commentators have said the Obama Administration should “take the moral high ground,” and appear on Fox News, I respectfully disagree. »
California’s Bold Plan to Move Forward: Elect a Governor from the Past?
Is former California Governor and current State Attorney General Jerry really the best option California can come up with to move the state forward? A look at the rest of the field, and a hand-picked "wishful thinking" choice from each party to boot. »
It’s an Honor Just to be Nominated: How Hollywood Got Robbed by Nobel Peace Committee
I was shocked to find that our president had won the Nobel Peace Prize. Didn't this Nobel (October) surprise deny the award to a movie star, musician or pseudo-celebrity who truly deserves it? »
Andrea Frost, Proprietor of BabyWit, Talks At-Home Entrepreneurship