Emory President Extols 3/5 Compromise
Emory’s James Wagner sees the 3/5 Compromise as the price for achieving a more perfect union.
No, Madison was not an Advocate of the Original Design of the Senate (17th Amendment Repeal Edition)
If one is going to worship at the alter of original intent, it might be useful to know a bit of history.
Traffic Costs Americans $121 Billion Annually
Americans waste $121 billion a year because of traffic congestion.
Obama’s Gun Control Plan DOA In Congress?
Despite the push it’s likely to receive, most of President Obama’s gun control proposals will barely even see the light of day in Congress.
Unskewed Polls Guy Now Claiming Election Was Stolen
Dean “Unskewed Polls” Chambers is back, and he’s as deluded as ever.
Neither Mitt Romney Nor Paul Ryan Understand Why They Lost
Neither member of the Republican ticket seems to understand what really happened on Election Day.
“New Black Panther Party” Panic Returns
It’s time to panic over anonymous guys in Philadelphia again, at least if you work at Fox News Channel.
How Much Should Doctors Tell You About Your Medical Future?
The case of an infant with a rare genetic condition raises an interesting ethical dilemma.
Romney and Obama Work for Every Vote, Especially in Small States (Oh, Wait…)
No, the electoral college does not encourage the candidates to pay special attention to the small states.
John Nagl Next Haverford Headmaster
John Nagl, who became famous as a leading counterinsurgency theorist and practitioner, is taking on a new challenge: grooming young boys for life.
Chris Christie Lambastes Anti-Muslim Bigots In The GOP
Once again, Chris Christie makes one wish there were more Republicans like him.
Enrollment Drops In Nation’s Largest School Districts, Educators Still Wedded To The Past
As public education continues to wallow in the past, some parents are looking elsewhere for alternatives.
Joe Paterno Obituary Cartoon Do-Over
Rob Tornoe has revised his Joe Paterno-Bear Bryant cartoon in light of the Freeh Report.
Romney Campaign Adopts Risky “Take Off The Gloves” Strategy
The Romney campaign has apparently decided to be more aggressive in its attacks on the President, which poses serious risks for the campaign.
Mike Bloomberg Wants To Control The Size Of Your Soft Drink
New York City’s Mayor wants to control the size of soft drinks.
More on the Federalist Papers as the Rosetta Stone for the Constitution
There are a number of problems with the notion that the Federalist Papers provide a perfect guide to the Constitution.
Teaching the Federalist Papers
If we taught the Federalist Papers more rigorously would that lead to a shared view of the constitution?
Dog Eating, Composite Girlfriends, And Other Memes That Won’t Win An Election
The argument that Barack Obama hasn’t been vetted is simply absurd.
Do We Need More Debates?
There will be no more GOP candidate debates. That’s not necessarily a good thing.
Rising Gas Prices And The 2012 Elections
Rising prices at the pump could lead to problems at the voting booth.
Obama, Contraceptives, And The Catholic Vote
Will the Obama Administration’s decision on contraceptive coverage by the Catholic Church have an impact in November?
There Are No “Europeans”
The problem with Europe may not be the Euro, but the fact that there really aren’t any Europeans.
Occupy Wall Street On The Verge Of Fizzling Out?
As the season changes, the Occupy Wall Street movement seems destined to peter out.
Cantor’s Wharton Speech Derailed
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor abruptly canceled a long-scheduled speech to the Wharton Business School after school officials changed the guest list.
Jerome Harrison Brain Tumor Cancels Trade, Saves Life
Jerome Harrison learned that he has a brain tumor in time to save his life.
What If The Economy Never Really Gets Better?
The prospects for real economic recovery are not good.
