PINKO DAILY BRIEFS: President Obama is out there selling his stimulus, which is great. Still it would have been nice if his team had lined up their spokespeople and front figures on this two weeks ago. Maybe a better PR job would mean that we don’t have to haggle over pesky commie liberal causes like education and women’s health care. (Or, as DailyKos put it, “women, children and science first!“) It totally sucks. But it’s moving alone. A few other  

• Are you following the debate around this “eco-terrorist”/activist person who got arrested for property crimes at a genetic engineering lab and was sentenced to 21-years in prison. I wish I had a better understanding of the case, and that the groups working for Marie Mason’s defense gave a clearer picture of the case. But whatever happened in her situation, it’s clear that the FBI & CIA are genuinely cracking down on environmental activists, and expanding the definition of terrorism to include what has traditionally been relatively harmless activism in what some are calling a “green scare.” 
• What is the solution to homosexuality, sex before marriage, AIDS in the black community and general moral decay? Crack down on masturbation! 
• Howard Dean for Secretary of Health is gaining momentum.  
• An arts stimulus sadly isn’t. But it’s still a good idea.
• Do you live in Chicago? Give this guy some $$$$. 
• Finally, the potential for transforming rail in America. A great essay from Lester Brown. 

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