Monthly Archives: September 2007

Shreveport Endangered by Nuclear Weapons

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Statesman

Yesterday, it was revealed that, last month, a B-52 took an unauthorized flight, carrying live nuclear weapons mounted on cruise missiles ready to be fired, from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota to Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport. … Continue reading →

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Kathleen Sebelius Orders an End to Discrimination

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Statesman

It’s not a story that many of us outside of Kansas have heard about, but people in Kansas are celebrating a major cultural and legal turning point. Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed an executive order that bans any agency of … Continue reading →

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Yes, But is Kucinich in Oklahoma?

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Statesman

There’s no question that Dennis Kucinich is, ideologically, a solid progressive candidate for President. But, the question has been nagging in the back of my mind for some months now – is Dennis Kucinich, organizationally, a solid progressive candidate for … Continue reading →

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Texas Republicans Fail To Rally Support For Straw Poll

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Statesman

The biggest news out of the Texas Republican straw poll, other than the stunning failure of Fred Thompson to defeat third tier candidate Duncan Hunter, is the shockingly low turnout. The Texas Republican straw poll is supposed to be an … Continue reading →

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