How Fear and Anger Impact Our Thinking

Last week I happened to hear a fascinating piece on Morning Edition about “How Emotional Responses To Terrorism Shape Attitudes...

Chait: Sorry, Conservatives, Obamacare Is Still Working

Regardless of what the GOP wishes were true, Obamacare is working very well, thank you very much, with fewer Americans...

It’s About Walking Our Talk

As the weather turns sharply colder, it reminds us of the hardships endured by too many at this time of the...

Readings: Fear and Where it Leads Us, Revisiting the Financial Crisis, Fading Middle Class

The GOP likes fear.  They like when people are afraid because scared people can easily be stampeded into doing stupid...

Chait: The Paris Climate Deal Is President Obama’s Biggest Accomplishment

Jonathan Chait argues that last week’s climate deal is the most significant of Obama’s long list of accomplishments.  I tend...

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

With almost 60 in attendance, the NTDO Holiday Party was a swinging success! Hosted at the beautiful home of NTDO friends...