A round up of recent posts by various bloggers who either attempt to strike a balanced note on heated debates and controversial issues, or improve our ability to find our own sense of balance by exposing us to new information and different points-of-view.
NOTE: Going forward, we will try to publish a “Center of Attention” post at least three times a week, likely on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, rather than Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich attempts to add some balance to recent claims made by Clarence Thomas and Bill Clinton.
[H/t Andrew Sullivan.]
Dave Schuler examines the “scope of the problem” of those without health insurance.
Donald Douglas revisits the subject of African Americans, the GOP, and “a new rights agenda.” Meanwhile, Cobb considers “the end of whiteness.” (I recognize these posts are not entirely cross-relevant, but I found it enlightening to read them back-to-back, and thought perhaps you would, too.)