Is global warming for real? Folks who study Arctic ice are worried that it is, indeed, happening. There is still some disagreement about why the ice sheet is melting more extensively during the Summer months, but there is a growing consensus that it will continue.

The New York Times has discovered what I wrote about more than a year ago, that independents here in New Hampshire will make the difference in our primary. In 2000 they went for McCain, leading to his surprising victory over George W. Bush. Right now they appear to be leaning to Obama, which could give him the victory over Hillary Clinton.

In Russia, democracy continues to fade away as Putin positions himself to retain power.

A new poll shows Americans are still divided, and confused, about what to do about Iraq. It also shows both the President and the Congress are unpopular.