7 Days in America Blog

I moderated a spirited conversation this week about president Barack Obama and gay rights. Like many progressives across the country, more than a few of my guests were dumbfounded by the administration's inaction over these first few months.

Father's Day is still a few weeks off, but in the loving world of politics—some daughters have already given generous gifts to Dad. Meghan McCain gave Papa John a very public present last fall: a helping hand with the nearly impossible task of wooing the youth vote.

I know a lot of people are saddened and angered by the California Supreme Court’s 6-1 decision yesterday to uphold Prop 8.

Two big economic trends appeared this week that might have flown under your radar, but they could have a real impact on your finances this summer.

You may have heard that Joe Scarborough and I got into it a little bit yesterday on Morning Joe. For those of you who missed it, here’s the clip (the fireworks start at the 3:25 mark):

It’s hard to imagine more on BHO’s plate during those first 100 days in office. He had to start the long process of restoring America’s place in the world, navigate the treacherous waters of bank bailouts, and get both his budget and his stimulus package passed. But the next 200 days will be even tougher.