Monthly Archives: June 2010

When Does Civility Win the Day in Politics?

Well-defined political differences are important, but civility isn’t wimpery. If politics is the art of compromise and of achieving the possible instead of the perfect, then civility could be some of the grease that keeps the machinery intact. Continue reading

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More Regulations for Livestock Farms?

EPA is continuing its effort to regulate as many aspects of production agriculture as possible. This latest effort is merely a precursor to more lawsuits against livestock production in the United States. Continue reading

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Science Policy Needs a “Team B” – Part II

In Part I of this commentary, we explained that the key to honest science is independent replication of the analysis and evaluation of important assumptions. Continue reading

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So, You Want to Build More Affordable Housing? Here's How….

Everyone wants to feel like they are “pro-housing.” But, just what does that mean? Here’s an answer. Continue reading

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Transparency Roundup

Our occasional roundup of stories from around the country dealing with online government transparency. Continue reading

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