Outside the Beltway

Leslie Cohen Berlowitz, president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, is under fire for academic fraud.

NYU’s Geoffrey Miller has done a groundbreaking study connecting obesity, and particularly the consumption of simple carbohydrates, with failure to complete doctoral dissertations.

General Petreaus is now Dr. Petraeus and will be teaching a 1-1 load a the City University of New York.

Alex Madrigal reports that “71% of Facebook Users Engage in ‘Self-Censorship.'” That strikes me as low.

Calls for more American kids to pursue STEM careers ignores the hiring realities.

Tim Kane continues his campaign against the US military’s antiquated personnel system.

A rich child is 45 percent more likely to earn a four-year college degree than a poor one.

The title of most impressive Heisman winner of all time goes to Pete Dawkins, who won the award in 1958.

Want to teach political science for a living? Go to one of a handful of top schools or don’t bother.

The scandal that led to P4’s downfall has many layers, none of them flattering to the most famous American general of his generation.

Sometimes, real life catches up with those who think their online life is secret.

Albert Mannes shaved his head when he started to go bald. Now, he has done research showing it was a wise decision.

Dan Nexon often gets asked by prospective candidates how they might improve their chances at getting into a PhD program in political science.

Does talent spawn growth? Or does growth attract talent?

Ted Nugent, whose music I really liked when I was in junior high school, said something vile and crazy.

OTB’s comment section as a microcosm of the American political landscape.

The old have most of the money and power in our society, a trend that is accelerating.

What walking around knowledge about our political system is necessary to be an informed citizen?

The takeover of academic IR study by the stats geeks is complete.

David C. Levy argues college professors at teaching universities are overpaid because they don’t put in enough hours.

Cal Thomas made a tasteless joke at Rachel Maddow’s expense. He describes the lesson in civility he learned.

The popular notion that the United States military is monolithically Republican is mistaken.

Andrew Exum notes that most analysts who call for military intervention fail to specify the particulars.

A Selection Of Speaker Gingrich’s Thoughts Over The Years

The Establishment opposition to the current frontrunner has little to do with his policy ideas.

I’ll be liveblogging tonight’s Republican national security debate over at RealClearWorld along with a solid team of foreign policy analyst

George Will’s disdain for Mitt Romney pales in comparison of his disgust at Newt Gingrich.

So, how did we get to the point where a fat, condescending, serial adulterer who left office in disgrace twelve years ago is the latest challenger for the conservative mantle?

Michael Ellsberg argues that “Trying to Learn Clear Writing in College is Like Trying to Learn Sobriety in a Bar.”

It’s the 5% versus the 1% moreso than the 99% against the 1%.

American has real economic and social problems. But the solution in on Capitol Hill, not Wall Street.

It’s time to start being concerned about Europe.

A consultant for would-be academics, says she wouldn’t have a job if professors would do theirs.

House Energy and Commerce Committee “is investigating Planned Parenthood’s federal funding, requesting lots of docs.”

Support for interracial marriage is now almost universal across America.

Either a bunch of bloggers or one of the world’s smartest economists doesn’t understand economics.

Henry Farrell provides his reading list for his fall PhD-level course on institutions and politics at George Washington University.

Most students need remedial classes. Whose fault is that?

So, you want a career in foreign policy field and are weighing your options….

The more education you have, the more you’re likely to spend on booze.

Texas Governor Rick Perry got lousy grades as an undergrad at Texas A&M. Does it matter?

Cornel West is a bright and accomplished man. He has his PhD from Princeton and has inspired bidding wars between prestigious universities for his services. But, man, he’s out there.

More people are chasing careers in film than there are careers in film. And not just in front of the camera.

Should President Obama do whatever General Petraeus wants in Afghanistan?

A distinguished linguist is quite impressed with Sarah Palin’s facility with the written word.

Tammy Duckworth has resigned as Veterans Affairs assistant secretary and may make another bid for Congress.

Your major matters. But not as much as simply having a degree.