Author Archives: James Moon

For every good intention, there are a thousand bills rubber-stamped by Congress. Take for example President Bush’s new energy bill, on which he wants Congress to vote by the middle of this month. This bill has all the components of a great 15-second sound bite but lacks the substance of a long-term energy solution. It […]

Walking down the halls of Hedrick, it might be surprising to find that most residents are accustomed to the sound of echoing gunfire. “Counter-strike,” an online computer game that pits teams of armed terrorists against equally well-armed counter-terrorists, has become the “killer app” for a generation enjoying the perks of T-3 lines and exceedingly ample […]

The mud was slung; the votes were counted, and last week’s recall ended without incident in a stupefying landslide. Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger will now have to produce results to mend a fractured state. And while he can do no worse than Gray Davis when it comes to the budget, he will need to demonstrate unusual […]

As millions head to the polls to punish an ineffectual governor, we should take a closer look at the thing that got Californians into this mess in the first place ““ money. Money, or the lack of it, has left the state drowning in debt, the UC system gasping for air, students facing absurd fee […]

Here’s a riddle: How do you further confuse the general populace about the Democratic side of the 2004 presidential race? Answer: Enter retired General Wesley Clark. Clark has become the great political hope for the Democrats who haven’t been following the race until now. He is continuing to rack up a surprising amount of support […]

With the next presidential election only one short year away, Democrats would do well to start getting their act together. The fact is, as of now, two-thirds of Americans cannot even name one Democratic candidate. And that’s saying a lot, considering we’re just shy of a full football team’s worth of candidates so far. For […]