Lesbian Marine Waitress Lied About Tip Story
Recently, a waitress and former Marine drew an outpouring of sympathy after claiming a religious couple left a message insulting her lifestyle instead of a tip.
The Attack On Pearl Harbor Was Not A Consequence Of “American Weakness”
Thoughts on the precursors to the events of 72 years ago today.
White House Photographers Bristle At Lack Of Access
Another conflict between the Obama Administration and a news media that is frustrated about the extent they are being controlled by being refused access.
GOP On ObamaCare: Goodbye Repeal/Defund/Delay, Hello ‘Let It Burn’?
The GOP seems to be shifting strategy on the Affordable Care Act.
Put A Fork In Ken Cuccinelli, He’s Done
There’s still a week to go in Virginia’s Governor’s race, but it’s clear that this race is effectively over.
Obama Warns Wall Street On Debt Ceiling
President Obama had some potentially market-moving news for Wall Street.
Starbucks CEO: No Guns In Our Stores, Please
Starbucks is kindly asking customers not to bring guns to their stores.
Proposed Media Shield Law Leads To Debate Over Who Is A “Journalist”
Who should qualify as a “journalist” for purposes of a “Shield Law?”
Of Course You Realize This Means War
John Kerry’s speech was the crossing of the Rubicon for US military action in Syria.
Monkey Cage Moving to Washington Post
The award-winning political science group blog The Monkey Cage is moving under the masthead of the Washington Post:
Former Obama Adviser Goes To Work For British Conservatives
The architect of President Obama’s re-election campaign is going to work for the Tories.
George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty On All Charges
George Zimmerman was acquitted on all charges by a Florida jury late Saturday night.
Texas Senate Passes Abortion Bill
Texas has become the latest state to attempt to restrict abortion rights, and North Carolina isn’t far behind.
French Decry U.S. Surveillance Programs, Are Discovered To Have Their Own Surveillance Program
The French were indignant about reports of the NSA’s surveillance programs. Now we know they have own of their own.
Notwithstanding Egypt, Coups Have Become Rare
Military coups used to be far more common than they are today.
Brazilian Protesters Turn Their Anger Toward Soccer
Even the national sport is arousing the anger of the protesters in Brazil.
A Quick Thought on Privacy
There is an important difference between private companies holding private data and government holding it.
When Algorithms Go Wrong
I’m a big fan of Prismatic but, sometimes, the algorithm that matches the stories and photos doesn’t work as well as it ought:
Security Data-Mining And Other Forms Of Witchcraft
At what point do science and magic converge? And what are the potential costs?
Fat People Can’t Get PhDs: It’s Science
NYU’s Geoffrey Miller has done a groundbreaking study connecting obesity, and particularly the consumption of simple carbohydrates, with failure to complete doctoral dissertations.
GOP Problems With Young Voters: A Messaging Problem, And A Policy Problem
Republicans have problems with the younger generation that they will need to fix if they’re going to succeed in the future.
Bloggers, Media Shield Laws, And The First Amendment
Should bloggers be treated the same as “journalists” for the purpose of the protections granted by media shield laws?
The Obama Administration’s Leak Investigations Threaten Press Freedom
The Obama Administration’s aggressive pursuit of leaks is threatening freedom of the press.
AP Twitter Feed Hacked, Dow Plummets
Why does the stock market care if there is an explosion at the White House?
29% of Facebook Users Have No Filter Whatsoever
Alex Madrigal reports that “71% of Facebook Users Engage in ‘Self-Censorship.'” That strikes me as low.
