At this event, panelists discussed the emergence of geoengineering as a policy option and the congressional hearings being held on the subject.

Democratic Rep. Brian Baird has announced that he will not seek another term. We can only hope that Baird's work with the Continuity of Government Commission does not fade away.

National security and economic competitiveness are linked in reality--they should be linked by national policy as well.

Schneider on what Gore and Bush need to say.

There have been several early signs suggesting a new assertiveness on the part of the moderates, an unwillingness to be viewed as lapdogs to their leadership.

When Congress, on the eve of its adjournment, suddenly rushed in to try to block the removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube, it is impossible to believe that the motive was reasoned conscience.

The filibuster deal recalls the story of the man who escapes his execution by promising the king that he will teach the royal horse to fly in a year.