Nothing reveals the pathology of power so much as the monumental harm that we intentionally bequeath our children.

A $9 trillion debt, a government thrown into fiscal crisis, corruption, war; these are the Bush-Cheney endowments to future generations.

Gov. Doyle deserves recognition for one small step in the right direction on care-taking the environment.

Reports Bill Novak at the Cap Times (Wisconsin Gov says no to coal for state power plants): 

Using coal at state-owned heating plants is not an option that should be considered as a fuel source, according to a directive issued Friday by Gov. Jim Doyle.

The directive to move away from coal is in line with recommendations made by the governor's task force on global warming.

"The state should lead by example and move away from our dependence on coal at the state-owned heating plants in Madison," Doyle said. "Global warming demands leadership, and as we plan for the future of the Madison heating facilities, we must chart a course that lowers greenhouse gas emissions and encourages new alternative energy sources."