LBJ Tapes: Nixon Sabotaged Vietnam Peace Talks

The final release of President Lyndon Johnson’s tape recordings reveals a bizarre plot.

LBJ Considered Hijacking 1968 Convention

President Lyndon Johnson considered flying to the 1968 convention and offering himself up for re-nomination.

Sherlock Holmes Is Public Domain–Or Is It?

“Who owns Sherlock Holmes?” The answer is . . . complicated.

Let Them Eat Horse

Fidel Votes

Socialism Watch

FARC Ceasefire Deadline on the Horizon

The negotiations continue.

The Year in Memes

100th Anniversary of the Blues

The Blues began a century ago yesterday, with the release of WC Handy’s “Memphis Blues.”

Germany Orders Facebook to Allow Spam Accounts

Germany recognizes a right to use pseudonyms online and has ordered Facebook to honor it.

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Iran’s Currency Has Collapsed. A Sign The Sanctions Are Working?

Iran’s currency has collapsed and there are riot police in the streets of Teheran. It appears the sanctions may just be working after all.

Pessimism On Team Romney

There are signs that some Romney supporters have already decided their candidate is going to lose.