News in Brief The Change I Almost Couldn’t Believe In If the politicians in a sharp-elbowed place like Houston can work across party lines, why can't yours? John Mecklin
Social Justice Partisan Portfolios You'd be surprised to see what congressional Democrats and Republicans own. David Sparks
Economics Sad But True: We’re More Likely to Believe Bad News Do you nod your head knowingly while reading the latest bleak economic figures, but respond skeptically to suggestions… Tom Jacobs