The concept of the flushing toilet is "unsustainable"?!

It doesn't so much matter who, specifically, is the leader of any given country.

The appointment of Hillary Clinton to the office of Secretary of State would be probably the best news we could hope for from the new Obama administration.

To keep the climate stable, earth has developed various adjustment mechanisms.

Why have the Chinese invested so much effort and resources winning influence with various African governments?

It's a federal crime to administer any medical treatment without FDA approval; this effectively outlaws any medical experiments that are too far outside the mainstream.

When in American history has a step backwards been viewed as progress?

When the space elevator is built, it won't be an American device.

Why don't we prosecute treason anymore?

The EPA has done well to stop something bad.