Why you should care about vaccines and autism

British science journal The Lancet retracted a study it published that alleged that measles vaccines caused autism. But some still fear the vaccination.

Why you should care about the end of the supermajority

When a party requires 60 Senate seats to do anything worthwhile, it’s American democracy that suffers.

Why You Should Care About the Estate Tax

It’s not just Barack Obama that wants to kill your grandparents.

Why you should care about Cory Maye and Cameron Todd Willingham

What we can learn from the stories of Cory Maye and Cameron Todd Willingham.

Why you shouldn’t care about a safe haven for terrorists in Afghanistan

The U.S. may soon send more troops to Afghanistan. To what end?

Why you should care about unemployment, not deficits and inflation

Why government spending may ameliorate economic conditions for future generations, even if it creates deficits now.

Why you should care about banks making bank

The worst of the latest economic downturn may be over, but are banks still being as cautious as they should be?

Why you should care about the worst chamber since the secret one

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce continues to virulently oppose climate-protection legislation; the situation is becoming increasingly dire. Companies like Apple and even Nike are fighting back, but is it enough?

Why you should care about overdraft fees

Banks all over America are instituting over drafting programs that essentially charge high interest on small, often accidental loans.

Why you should care about plain vanilla banking

If customers actually knew how bizarre and arduous their credit card terms were and were offered a plain vanilla alternative, banks would be forced to compete on who could provide the best and cheapest service.

Why you should care about the FCC

Internet companies are making it harder for you to recieve some content. What the FCC is doing to help you

Why you should care about the Credit CARD Act of 2009

It might actually be a good thing if credit card company power is reduced as a result of the Credit CARD Act.

Why you should care about Obama’s waffling on gay issues

If the gay-friendly party won’t stand up for gay rights even when it controls the White House and Congress, who will?

Why you should care about that crack rock

Will the Obama administration’s new drug policy bring about a change we can actually believe in?

Why you should care about budget reconciliation

Republicans have neared an all-time record for filibusters, impeding the Democrats’ agenda and hurting voters.

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