We may in fact have to abandon the concept of offering happy news once in a while. Can't seem to find any.

Instead, I read articles like this one that shine a light on America's most shameful problem.

Or this one outlining the new U.S. approach to world politics.


Then, there's Online Journal's ambitious 10-part series attempting to unravel the labyrinthine intrigue of Sept. 11th, which shows us how very little we know. The first three parts can be found here, here, and here.


Too much foreign intrigue? One can always read about the new Republican enthusiasm for welfare...once it's directed at the richest companies in the world.

Then, there's this very good piece showing that the GOP's ability to shut down a mediocre Reagan TV movie because it wasn't reverent enough was just the beginning of something pretty scary.

And if you're still not nervous, there's always David Icke.


Have a happy day.