Matthew Yglesias ,goes over the deep end: Random murder of civilians in order to coerce political concessions doesn’t have a great track-record. But direct action terrorist violence against abortion providers has, I think, proven to be a fairly successful tactic. Every time you murder a doctor, you create a disincentive for other medical professionals to provide these services. What’s more, you create a need for additional security at facilities around the country. In addition, the anti-abo

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This in via e-mail from the Stephen Ward for Toledo City Council campaign: Ward Calls For Transparency In City Government Toledo, OH – In light of the current financial crisis that Toledo is in, we must implement a system of checks and balances that will hold city government accountable to the citizens. There must be a strong commitment to a transparent, accountable and open government that will ensure that the taxpayers have access to the financial information of the city of Toledo. Wa

Dr. George Tiller was volunteering at his Kansas church Sunday when a gunman shot him dead . Republicans in Congress recently made a villain of Tiller when they stalled the confirmation of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to head the department of health and human services. Tiller, who performed late-term abortions, had made campaign contributions to Sebelius. BBC: Dr Tiller, one of the few US doctors who performed so-called late-term abortions, had been vilified by anti-abortionists

This in via e-mail from the Wilkowski for Mayor campaign: Wilkowski Unveils Plan to Create Jobs, Put Toledoans to Work and Save Homeowners Millions on Utility Bills Toledo Democratic mayoral candidate Keith Wilkowski will unveil his plan to create 4,300 good-paying, green jobs which will get Toledo’s economy moving again. The Wilkowski Energy Efficiency Plan will provide every Toledo homeowner the opportunity to upgrade their homes, use less energy and save money on their utility bills.

We’re still waiting for Tommy Hanson to get the call to the Show. It was an interesting week in the world of Fantasy baseball with two of the big three young phenoms most of us have been waiting for finally arriving in the Show. Matt Wieters and David Price were both promoted this past week, leaving only Tommy Hanson awaiting the call among the truly elite prospects. For those of you in the two per cent of leagues that both Wieters and Price are unowned, give it a quick check to make

At the Texas Access to Justice Commission’s 25th Anniversary Gala benefiting the Texas Access to Justice Foundation on Wednesday, May 27 in Austin, I am pleased to report that my cocounsel Jeff Rasansky of Dallas, Jeremi K. Young of Amarillo (pictured left with Tom Gobold, TAJF board member from Houston) and I received the Cy Pres: Impact on Justice award in recognition of a recent award of cy pres funds totaling $230,160 to help bolster legal aid in Texas. Jeff and Jeremi (with minimal he

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In honor of the recent release of Punch-Out!! for the Nintendo Wii , the 25th anniversary of the series, and the June 2009 choice of Punch-Out!! for the Together Retro game club ,  here is a look back at the series through the years, how it changed, and why we root so hard for a little guy known as Little Mac. (presented by Ack and racketboy) What Made The Punch-Out!! Series Great It isn’t surprising that the Punch-Out!! series holds a special place in the hearts of nostalgic gamers j