This is tough: the Bush budget proposes eliminating Amtrak’s federal subsidy entirely (it’s currently at $1.2b). This would probably push Amtrak into bankruptcy, and result in the elimination of long-haul…

We released the latest version of our hosted product yesterday, Workspace 1.5. Eweek includes a few more details about the release.

Just got back from Barack Obama’s “listening” event at North Central College. Pfeiffer Hall at NCC was packed, with a good mix of students and residents. Barack got a standing…

Over at his website, Simon Rosenberg has announced: Effective today, I am ending my campaign for chair of the Democratic National Committee. I am grateful for the opportunity I have…

Barack Obama will be in town on Monday, part of his multi-city “listening tour” throughout Illinois. It’s great to see him spending a ton of time in Illinois.

I’m presenting at next week’s KM Chicago meeting, talking about Socialtext, social software, and where this is all heading. The meeting is Tuesday, February 8, from 5-7pm. Also, next month…