Prop 19 Loses Big
Despite the Democrats sweeping quite literally every statewide office in California, Proposition 19, the marijuana legalization ballot issue, lost by 10 points.
Demographics: 2010 vs 2008
The 2010 electorate was whiter, older, and more conservative than that of 2008.
Too Hot For Sesame Street ?
Apparently, Katy Perry’s dress was deemed too revealing for public television.
White Students Minority Among UT Freshmen
For the first time ever, white students do not make up a majority among freshmen at the University of Texas at Austin.
Redistricting and Race
While Republicans will likely take over some key governorships and state legislature after November’s midterms, America’s changing demographics will limit their ability to gerrymander safe districts.
New York Times Fascinated That Republicans Don’t Care That Ken Mehlman Is Gay
The New York Times realizes that most Republicans just don’t care that Ken Mehlman is gay. Surprise, neither do most Americans at this point.
Taxing Millionaires
A special tax rate for millionaires wouldn’t raise much additional revenue but it would make journalists feel better.
Americans Under-Educated
A college degree is becoming a virtual necessity to making a good living in America, yet most still aren’t pursuing higher education.
Massachussets Approves Electoral College Bypass
Massachusetts will become the latest state to join the National Popular Vote movement, a compact wherein states throw their Electoral College votes to the nationwide winner once enough states agree to ensure that outcome.
Unemployment Worse than 1982
Age-adjusted unemployment is at its worst in more than a quarter century
