Smarter than the average bear – or bear-proof tin

A bear in New York’s Adirondack Mountains has figured out how to open “bear-proof” containers. And now apparently has understudies.

New Yorkers tougher than ‘cowboy’ Montanans

At least when it comes to paranoia about incarcerated terrorists. Or, maybe senators Jon Tester and Max Baucus are worried most of all about the real terrorist – Dick Cheney.

Gay marriage - is NY state No. 6?

It could well be, after the New York Assembly strongly approved a gay marriage bill, now headed to the state Senate. (Gov. David Patterson has given no inclination he would veto such a bill.)

Gay marriages enter NY back door

New York Gov. David Paterson has directed state agencies to officially recognize gay marriages from other states.

Will other more progressive governors look at this? Will this increase the pressure on state supreme courts around the country?

We can only hope.