1. Scientific Research: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/articles/2011/01/02/broad_institutes_attack_on_disease_brings_answers_questions/
New approaches to scientific research should be encouraged. Nonetheless, I feel that this method is too expensive and given the complexity of the subject matter, will generate negligible results.
2. Gay Rights: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/01/02/hopes_for_gay_rights_gains_shift_to_courts/
The courts are a good alternative for gay rights activists. Sometime soon, the Supreme Court will take up a major gay rights case.
3. Republicans in Congress: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/01/02/gop_led_house_to_put_emphasis_on_constitution/
A pointless procedure. Every legislator knows the Constitution. It's for the courts to interpret statutes and whether they are constitutional; Congress should concentrate on passing laws and policy.
4. US-China Relations: http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2011/01/02/tone_of_us_china_relations_improves_but_trust_lacking/
It has been a mixed year for the relationship. Isn't it ironic that North Korea is driving the two countries together?
5. Health Care Reform: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2011/01/02/vermont_creating_a_singular_health_system/
I generally support the new health care law, but fear that it constrains states like Vermont that want to experiment with their own systems and not be shackled by Medicaid.
6. Economic Outlook: http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/01/02/the_recovery_will_speed_up_as_jobs_are_created/
This is a very sanguine outlook. I don't think jobs will grow that much this year, at least not enough to drive down the unemployment rate significantly.
7. 2011 - Obscure Facts: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2011/01/02/2011_the_year_you_werent_expecting/
These facts are obscure for a reason. Compiling them in one article is a tour de force of its own.
8. 2010 in Review: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2011/01/02/that_was_a_rough_one/
A great laugh. 2010 sounds bad, but not that bad. Though if you watch that BP comedy video again, you may be agreeing with the article.
Sunday 2 January 2011
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