Global warming and the August doldrums ain’t got nothing on Bacon’s Rebellion when it comes to spewing hot air! Jim Bacon and his band of pundits have struck again with the publication of the August 13, 2007, edition of the Bacon’s Rebellion e-zine. (Newcomers, don’t miss a single issue of the e-zine. Click here to sign up for a free subscription.)

Here is this week’s helping of rebellious rhetoric:

Vanquishing the Density Demon
There’s no reason that higher density has to mean worse traffic congestion. In the face of population growth and commercial development, Arlington County has kept its streets gridlock-free.
by James A. Bacon

A Haunted Peace
A new academic year will bring a measure of tranquility, if not quiet, to Virginia Tech.
by Doug Koelemay

GLOSSARY: The Online Edition
The first step in creating a sustainable society is to use words that precisely describe the world as it is. Today, we update the glossary of those words.
by EM Risse

Enough, Already!
Abuser fees are getting all the attention during this year’s election cycle, crowding out discussion of more important issues such as impending budget deficits and out-of-control state spending.
by Mike Thompson

Nice & Curious Questions
Where There’s Smoke… Fighting Fires in Virginia
by Edwin S. Clay III and Patricia Bangs