Justice Clarence Thomas: He Did It His Way
Filed under: Humor, Chaos Theory, Conservatives, Ethics, Supreme CourtFun, fun, fun till Congress takes the freebies away. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
How Could Nir Rosen Not Have Known his Lara Logan Tweets Crossed the Line?
Filed under: Media, Culture, Ethics, Egypt CrisisRosen stands in a growing line of bright, accomplished people who should have known better but were tripped up by the irretrievably public nature of the Internet. Permalink | Email this&nb...
Crash Pad Congressmen: Lawmakers Sleeping in Offices May be Breaking Rules, Watchdogs Say
Filed under: House, Democrats, Republicans, Gaffes, Investigations, Humor, Congress, EthicsAt least 33 House members -- all men -- have taken to sacking out in their Capitol Hill offices, according to Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washingto...
FL-25: More allegations against Rep. David Rivera
That "politically sensitive" little problem for House Republicans and their promise of a "zero tolerance" ethics policy just got a lot more sensitive:
Freshman U.S. Rep. David Rivera, who is facing a state criminal investigation of his finances, paid himself more than $60,000 in unexplained campaign reimbursements over the eight...
Colorado Secretary of State Says He Needs a Part-Time Job
Republican Scott Gessler is at the low end of the scale when it comes to what other secretaries of state get paid, but critics say doing double-duty at his old law firm could present a conflict of interest. Permalink | Email this |&...
Doritos, Pepsi Max and Religion: An Unholy Mix in Super Bowl Ad Contest
Filed under: Religion, Culture, EthicsPeople don't take jokes about their religion lightly, as one actor/writer discovered when his entry in a Super Bowl ad contest ruffled some Catholic feathers. Permalink | Email this | Linki...
Berlusconi: Will Sex Offender Investigation Finally Do Him In?
Filed under: Scandal, Crime, Woman Up, International, EthicsThe Italian prime minister, who has survived plenty of scandals, is on the hot seat again for his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old prostitute. Permalink | Email this ...
Tucson Shooting: A Call for ‘National Political Civility Month’
Filed under: Sarah Palin, Culture, Ethics, Arizona ShootingJanuary is the perfect month to celebrate civility. Let's read Paine, Jefferson and Martin Luther King. Let's begin college Civility Bowls, civility fun runs and school essay contests. Per...
The Arizona Massacre Was Insane — Our Reaction Should Be Measured
Filed under: Media, Guns, Sarah Palin, Culture, Ethics, Arizona ShootingAn act of crazed violence should not necessarily be treated as if it required a retooling of American society. Our reaction should be measured and not emotional as long as events l...
‘Death Panels’ and a Real Civilogue: Readers Discuss End-of-Life Planning
Filed under: Health Care, Culture, EthicsThe axing of a Medicare rule allowing for end-of-life counseling restarts a familiar debate. But what's new this time is the level of discourse -- opinions were forcefully stated, but without rancor. Permal...
Couple Aborts Twin Boys Because They Want a Girl Using IVF
Filed under: Religion, Abortion, Health Care, Culture, Disputations, Ethics, MedicineAustralian parents who want to replace an infant daughter who died may come to the U.S. for the procedure, if barred at home Permalink | Email this ...
