More facts, less author opinion would have strenthened the piece. how about names of "intractable consevative democrats", "activists" for whom "Reid is a whipping boy". Blind quotes from "progressive strategists" does not a serious piece of journalism make. "

No. A great deal of begging the question despite his calls for adhering to a scientific view. And his lumping economic caused terroristic actions, i.e., Israel's occupation of Palestine and biblebelt buy-in to free market propaganda as a result of belief in religion isn't supported by his exposition.

It's a fun piece of journalism for the already informed. If you haven't already read Michael Pollan, it would would have liitle meaning. And a little more detail about Big A'g's influence on the farmers showing up to protest Pollan would have made for a better story.

Well done story. However some comparisons with US circumstances would have helped. Holland has a populations of 15 million the US 20 times that. How would that effect coverage? What kinds of innovation do Dutch insurance companies use to compete. No examples were given.

Info on which Dems object to Specter's deal with Reid. but no context or info on what perks come with committee chair. The author should have provided some info on why Appropriations is a powerful committee

Yes, Clear, well sourced, excellent web links to check background info. Provides more than enough information for reader to draw own conclusion rather than having to rely on the authors interpretation.

More hard supporting evidence would have been useful. Unsourced statements, e.g. police in Tucson and Phoenix reporting increases in drug related crimes weaken the article.

This is not quality journalism. It reads like much of the "attack social security" MSM biased journalism which shills for the finance industry.. There are statistics and then there are d.... lies. While the treasury is bailing out banks and insurance companies to which it has no obligation, By proposing that Treasury bond interest payments to SS are a drain on the budget this journalist implies that the US government might renege on its full faith and credit obligation to pay the ... More »

Somewhat Informative about Blankfein's speech. But pretty empty of analysis when discussing taxing stragies for capping Wall St pay bonanzas. Just rejecting tax caps w/o backup reasoning doesn't constitute good journaiism

What's not clear in this piece is the extent of the deception involved in reframing toxic/troubled assets as "legacy loans". Since this an opinion piece the author should have made the identity and intention of the culprits clearer.

The piece would be improved by including information on what is and is not legal iuse of state funds. Clearly there is something questioable about Senate reearch and printing arms being vailable only to the Republicans. Also Hakim quotes Senate Republicans as claiming they can't function on $3 million staff budget. Yet he provides no information to judge the accuracy of this statement.

Useful info. The piece would have been more useful if the reporter had included some stats on private insurance costs and how long COBRA coverage is available and what propsects there are for change with a ne administration in Washington.

The facts are set out clearly. Nevertheless a deeper analysis including some indication of what the LBGT community plans to do would have made a better piece.

It's more a teaser than a good piece of Journalism. Much more detail and context would be needed before one could give full credit to the thesis that the old dtandby "stages of grief " are "bunk". Nevertheless, debunking pieces are always fun to read.

Excellent job of providing facts. While the reporter gives us the facts, it dos seem a tempest in a teapot. Given the campaign finance legal bribery "customary" among US politicians why this particular contretemp deserves major story space in the NY Times is a big question.

An exceptional expose of how far off the mark US "liberal" think tank analysis has been in accounting for the realities of both Democratic and Republican supported Middle East policy.

An extraordinary exposition of a difficult topic by a distinguish economist. Greater detail on how the speculative process actually raises prices would have provided "added value" for the reader.

Interesting story. One detail, the possibility that the "protest permit" process was a scam to unmask possible protestors, could have used some supporting evidence.

The devil is in the details. This story provides enough detail to clarify the underlying lender scams, a lack of clear title, which are the basisi of many foreclosure actions.

The story links provide the details to back the reporters contention that Cindy MCCain is getting a media free ride.

This stoy reads like a PR/whitewashing piece rather than a news report. The authors write "TV news organizations face "unprecedented" scrutiny w/o supplying some supporting evidence. The statemet functions to absolve Fox News by implying that everbody does it . Critics are characterized as "self appointed" watchdogs (?) are there any othe kind. Michele Malkin is described as "trenchant" which means incisive,

A good story. Excellent information on what the report contains. and good contrast with Germany's power efforts. But an important element is missing. Cui Bono? Nowhere does the author provide information on why Labor would back peddle on micro energy. Or why it would be supporting new nuclear plants. Although it is implicit that the beneficiaries of this policy shift are major energy producers, details would have strengthen the story.

A very clear exposition of how a single individual can have an effect on international policy.

Good journalism but some more facts re thousands of "benefits" heterosexual couples enjoy as a result of marriage would have improved the article.

A feel good story with too many suspect statistics. Exports are up b/c a weak dollar makes US goods cheap. Corn production is up b/c the taxpayer is finanacing more subsidies, including ethanol subsidies. And fertilzer sales are up for the same reason. And an article that discusses "old economies and industrialization w/o mentioning global warming and an energy crisis is a "feel good" story and not a serious journalistic effort.

A bland story with lots of statistics but little analysis. Among the missing points is the effect on the climate change crisis from loss of the rain forest. No human details re the slavery charge.. and with so much land being taken for crops no mention of bio fuel of which Brazil is the number 1 world producer. An important story weakly covered

A weakly informative somewhat incoherent blog. The reader must have prior background to undestand the central concern, i.e., the author doesn't say why the Congress is investigating Vyorin. There are links but following them w/o background doesn't really fill in the blanks.

Remarkably pedestrian and not especially informative article. Exactly which scientist believed that speech perception is "unique" to human beings? What about all the language work with chimps? Doesn't vocal tone which many species recognize fall within the larger category of "speech perception"? This articel needed much more detail to be convincing.

It's a fine summary of the housing crisis. But, naming some names of "progressives in Congress" standing on the sidelines and "ridiculously rich" being bailed pout would have strengthened the piece.

A well researched efffort using many sources. but there are a few flaws. Suggesting that when Norway sells oil and natural gas it is "exporting emmisions" is quite a stretch; as is the statement that b/c Norway continues to maintain an "industrial base" it's committment to becoming carbon neutral is suspect..

This editorial is a good conversation opener. It lays out the problem. But nfortunately, offers no solutions. In fact, a solution/option of limiting salaries of the "bankers" who lead the system into the abyss is declared a nonstarter.

The story is more of a teaser than a useful source of information. And the possible supression was reported On Canadian TV news a month ago. So it's not exactly hot new info.

A potentially interesting story which fails b/c of reporting flaws. e.g, the Humane society "says" the video which is at the heart of the story has been available to the public since Feb. 19th. This statement contradicts the claim of the CEO that he was refused a copy. The reader is left w/o info on who is telling the truth. In fact, it took me less than a minute to find the vdeo on the Humane Society web site. and It's actually been up since Jan. 30. The the story includes the ... More »

It's good journalism only if testimony from a convinced proponent of Impeachment for Bush and Cheney can be called reporting. Nevertheless it's a good and important piece. McGovern provide succint and clearevidence for impeachment.

Missing from the story is the evidence of the connection between Connerly and the construction industry. That Connerly earns a living by not for profit fronting for ithe construction ndustry is believable. However the author provides no source for this assertion which limits the credibility of the artcile. And the MS suggestion that a longer Version is available for money smacks of a crassness.