The Republican Party selected Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) to deliver their response to President Obama’s State of the Union address. Ryan is best known for his “Roadmap for America’s Future,” which effectively calls for privatizing the entire social safety net, including the elimination of Medicare as we know it. Up next will be Rep. Michele [...]

I was on MSNBC today with Contessa Brewer and Matt Lewis talking census — jh (Now updated with video at right.) Today is Census Day.  This year’s 10-question form is the shortest in history.  The government will use the information it learns about the population to define congressional districts, plan transportation systems and roadways, draw [...]