Latest News and Politics from the U.S. - Huffington Post [May ‘11 Series]

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There was a slogan on the streets of Seattle: "This is what democracy looks like." You can't love democracy and denigrate protest, because protest is part of democracy. It's a package deal.Likewise, you can't claim solidarity with Egyptian protesters when they take down a dictator, but act horrified that the resulting government in Egypt, more accountable to Egyptian public opinion, is more engaged in supporting Palestinian rights. It's a package deal.More...

Source: Egypt Opens Rafah Crossing: This Is What Democracy Looks Like

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Definition of a victim: a person to whom life happens.-- Peter McWilliamsMore...

Source: Mission: Seek Out Self-Responsibility

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On Monday, royal representatives released details about Prince William and the former-Kate Middleton's first overseas trip to Canada and southern California, set for June 30 to July 10.The Associated Press writes:More...

Source: William & Kate's Canada, Los Angeles Trip Itinerary Revealed

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Most people realize that the Federal budget deficit and the trade deficit are serious problems. Unfortunately, as I have argued previously, few people grasp the importance of another big deficit in our economy, without which it will be extremely hard to fix the first two: our innovation deficit.Simply put: despite appearances to the contrary, our economy is not innovative enough.  And it's costing us, big-time.More...

Source: Why Innovation Needs Big Government

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Ready for another visit from the most awesome martial arts master ever? Well, ready or not, Po, the legendary Dragon Warrior (and roly-poly panda) is back in this follow-up to the well-received Kung Fu Panda.And this time Po (voice of Jack Black) and his compatriots, the Furious Five -- Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu), and Crane (David Cross) -- are facing a challenge that threatens the whole of China: Lord Chen, a power-mad peacock with abandonment issues and a well-stocked armory of newly-invented cannons to back up his claim to the throne. Can Po overcome this threat by confronting the secret of his past that binds him inextricably to Lord Shen? And will audiences find Kung Fu Panda 2 an exciting and innovative blend of Hong Kong action with energetic CG animation, or is this just another sequel that's satisfied to serve up more of the same? Join Cinefantastique Online's Steve Biodrowski, Lawrence French, and Dan Persons as they debate the issue.More...

Source: Cinefantastique Spotlight Podcast: Kung Fu Panda 2