Headline-rich news cycle:

Obama tells Gaddafi to withdraw — says U.S. fears 'atrocities' in Libya, will not use ground troops
Gaddafi Defies Ceasefire
Dane County judge halts WI Gov. Walker's law that would abolish collective bargaining for public employees; law likely to be ruled unconstitutional — more from dKos
Arizona, Bowing to Business (and Snubbing the Teabaggers), Softens Stand on Immigration
Who Is Bankrolling a Lawsuit to End the Ban on Foreign Money in U.S. Elections?

More at the Newswire.

Michael Collins notes that in the midst of all this, it is important to pose the question that may have prevented this disaster and changed the world's energy future.  Is nuclear energy an acceptable source of power?

Headline-rich news cycle:

Obama Says U.S. Safe from Japan Radiation, Orders Review of U.S. Nuclear Plants
Democrats move to repeal Defense of Marriage Act
Insane: GOP tax chairman wants 10% tax cut for wealthy
Stopgap Spending Bill Approved by Senate
U.S. House votes to halt federal funding of NPR
Anthony Weiner Joins the Effort to Disbar Clarence Thomas
Watch this! ►  Harry Reid: Leave Social Security Alone - It's Solvent for at Least 30 Years
Lawmakers Find a Path Around an Earmarks Ban
Frances Fox Piven and Cornel West : Debt, Austerity and How to Fight Back
Libya crisis: Britain, France and US line up for air strikes against Gaddafi
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair: Nuclear Situation Worse Than Japanese Admit

More at the Newswire.

Obama administration pushes banks to modify millions of mortgages
Hillary Clinton Says No Second Term for Her
Boehner Tips His Hand, Hints at Deal with Democrats on Spending
Pelosi ups the ante: We'll help Boehner pass funding bill—if he'll compromise
Crashing the WI in DC GOP fundraiser: Large, dynamic solidarity protest in DC outside Wisconsin GOP fundraiser
Wisconsin's Mass Movement Considers Next Steps
Following Citizens United, Minnesota Democrats want constitutional amendment to clarify 'natural person'

More at the Newswire.