WELLSTONE

In New York today, I just heard of Senator Wellstone’s death, and that of his wife, daughter and colleagues. I disagreed with a huge amount of what he believed in, but he was one of the most sincere, passionate and genuine people in American politics today. This is terrible news for all of us who value diversity of opinion and liveliness of debate in a democratic society. May he and all who died with him rest in peace.

BELAFONTE, BIGOT: Check out my latest piece in Salon.

SUSPECTED OF TERRORISM: Read this piece from the Bellingham Herald. The dots may be getting connected.