Crossposted to the_recession and ontd_political.

Reuters: Middle-aged suicides on rise in U.S., study finds
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor
WASHINGTON | Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:29pm EDT

Suicide rates for middle-aged people are edging up -- particularly for white men without college degrees -- and a combination of poor health and a poor economy may be driving it, U.S. ( Read more... )

Crossposted to ontd_political and awaiting moderation posted here.

University of Michigan: Many values unite Americans, despite divisions

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-Americans are united when it comes to many core values, according to a University of Michigan survey. But the nation is deeply divided about certain issues, including gay marriage, immigration and universal ( Read more... )

This story has been making the rounds of the left blogosphere the past few days and earning lots of laughs, so I decided it was time to share it with my flist.

Huffington Post: Democrats' New Website Mocks Sue Lowden For Barter-For-Health-Care Proposal

Sue Lowden, a Republican candidate challenging Majority Leader Harry Reid for his Nevada Senate ( Read more... )