Tom Paine - Common Sense

Can We Safely Deflate the Housing Bubble?

The hyper-inflated housing market needs to cool, not collapse.

August 30, 2005 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

How the Dems Can Win in '08: Promote Smart Growth, Alternative Fuels

Skyrocketing oil prices, the housing bubble and a radically altered economic landscape point to a need for Democrats to rethink their political strategy.

August 14, 2005 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Are We Entering the 'Twilight Era' of Petroleum?

The prospect of dwindling oil supplies and the likelihood of conflict with China over what remains, are increasingly being considered matters of national security.

August 9, 2005 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

New Bill Perpetuates 'Socialized' Energy

The Energy Bill just passed by Congress has just given $15 billion in subsidies to inefficient, economically non-viable and dangerous energy industries.

August 5, 2005 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Booming Housing Market a Sign of Fragile Economy

Fear -- and artificially low interest rates -- may be propping up the global economy.

July 7, 2005 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Vision for a Progressive 'Ownership Society'

Communities and cities can benefit from a more communal and equitable approach to "ownership", argues Gar Alperovitz, one that embraces cooperatives, land trusts and non-profit neighborhood corporations.

May 24, 2005 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

An Unprecedented Energy Crisis

The shadow of an unprecedented energy crisis looms over President Bush's second term in office.

December 8, 2004 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Climate Activists Heat Up The Battle

With Maine taking on CO2 emission reduction for the state and three New England Governors going to court to get greenhouse gases included in the clean air act, the battle for climate protection is heating up.

July 25, 2003 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Can State And City Governments Afford SUVs?

City and state governments, once ethusiastic purchasers of SUVs as extravagent perks for officials, are kicking the gaz-guzzling habit as face budget deficits.

May 14, 2003 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Proposed Environmental Rollbacks Sold As National Security Measures

Minnesotan Democratic Congressman Martin Olav Sabo argues that Bush Administration proposals framed as matters of military readiness and patriotism are just the latest efforts to roll back environmental laws.

March 28, 2003 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Land Use Decisions: Ground Zero And Sprawlmart

Jane Holtz Kay, author of "Asphalt Nation: How the Automobile Took Over America and How We Can Take It Back" comments on land use decisions facing the nation from "Ground Zero" to rural sprawl.

August 29, 2002 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Skeptical About The Skeptical Environmentalist

Tom Paine reports how a pseudo-scientist duped the media about his recently popular environmental claims.

December 18, 2001 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Breaking Gridlock: Sprawling Out

Author Motavalli discusses the corporate lobby that created the conditions for sprawl, and the movement to supplant sprawl with smart growth.

December 1, 2001 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Should Rail Transit Be A Business?

The former director of Amtrak discusses Amtrak subsidies and transit in the U.S.

November 1, 2001 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

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