The big news of the week was Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham pleading guilty to a slew of corruption charges. The right wing noise machine is trying to spin corruption as a bipartisan issue, but is generally failing. Cunningham is likely only the first of many high profile Republicans likely to be convicted for various sorts of corruption.
I was also encouraged by North Carolina's refusal to protect Diebold from criminal prosecution if they released their source code. Hopefully more states will follow North Carolina's lead in demanding transparency in voting machines.
This week's headlines:
Politics:
Full Iraq war investigation in UK.
Cunningham admits to bribery charge, resigns. Talking Points Memo has full coverage.
Dean as DNC chair retrospective.
Virginia governor reprieves man facing 1,000th execution.
North Carolina refuses to protect Diebold.
Corporation found guilty of negligent homicide.
5000 janitors unionize in Houston.
South Africa’s high court approves gay marriage.
Environment:
Clean tech investment goes mainstream.
Health:
Nicotine vaccine has promise for helping smokers quit.
Other:
New solution for landmine clearance: arrows.
- Rose Colored News.
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