Democrats Filibuster Reform Package: On The Whole, A Good Idea
The filibuster reform package that Senate Democrats unveiled yesterday has much to recommend to it. Unfortunately, it’s probably doomed.
Geno Auriemma and John Wooden
Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies should rightly be enormously proud of their accomplishments. But comparing them to John Wooden’s is embarrassing.
Libraries Removing Books: It’s A Good Thing
Gustavus Adolphus College librarian Barbara Fister explains why she loves getting rid of books.
Putting a Price on Professors
There’s a trend toward using metrics to identify ways to stem the skyrocketing cost of higher education. The likeliest result is to devalue the “education” component.
99 Democratic House Seats in Danger?
Politico says 99 Democratic House seats are “in play.” They’re not. But dozens are.
Voters See Democrats As More Extreme Than Republicans
More bad news for Democrats as a new poll shows that voters are more likely to consider them extreme than Republicans.
A History of Acronyms
Robert Lane Greene investigates the rise of acronyms, initialisms, and other informal shortenings of speech.
New Poll Links Anti-Muslim Sentiment And Opposition To “Ground Zero Mosque”
A new poll indicates that there are some disturbing motivations that seem to be associated with opposition to the so-called “Ground Zero Mosque.”
“Ground Zero Mosque” Debate: Distraction, Or Fundamentally Important ?
Glenn Greenwald argues that the “Ground Zero Mosque” debate is about more than just a “mosque” near Ground Zero. He’s right, but that also means the debate is likely to get uglier.
How Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Helps The Cause Of Those That Would Kill Us
America’s obsession over the fate of the Burlington Coat Factory in Lower Manhattan, and a general rise in anti-Islamic rhetoric, plays right into the hands of the people that are actually our enemies.
Is The GOP Anti-Islamic ? No, But They Are Playing With Fire
The GOP is playing a dangerous game with the anti-Islamic rhetoric that it seems to be courting these days.
Anti-Muslim Sentiment In America: It’s Not Just About A Mosque Near “Ground Zero”
Protests against mosques aren’t just limited to Manhattan. And that’s a problem.
Al Gore Won’t Be Charged in Sexual Assault Case
Portland authorities have decided, for a second time, that there isn’t enough evidence to charge Al Gore with sexual assault in a 2006 case.
Tennessee Lt. Gov.: No Religious Freedom For Muslims
The Lt. Governor of Tennessee suggested recently that religious freedom possibly shouldn’t apply to Muslims, but he’s only part of the problem.
Stimulus Funds Spent On Stimulus Road Signs
You’ve probably seen a lot of these signs popping up lately.
Democratic Governors Warn White House On Immigration
The White House is making some very odd political choices in its response to the Arizona immigration law.
Did Income Taxes Send LeBron James To Miami ?
Did LeBron James pick Miami because of income taxes ? Probably not.
Sarah Palin, One Year Later
One year ago today, Sarah Palin resigned as Governor of Alaska after only 2 1/2 years in office.
