I’m not sure I’ve ever looked forward to anything as much as I look forward to this series: It is one thing for you to brush off an inhabitant of, say, the history departments at Yale or the University of Wisconsin as knowing nothing of the military or military history. It is quite another to […]
Month: October 2007
No, really. Mostly because teaching days freak the shit out of me, the only thing I’ve eaten so far today is about a cup of quark. I do not, however, have to humiliate myself in front of student
Further evidence that a Giuliani presidency would be like Nixon on crystal meth: Ms. Gustitus said: “[Mukasey] said he didn’t know if waterboarding is torture.” Mr. Giuliani said: “Well, I’m
I’m in the depths (of hell) studying now for the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), which all aspiring lawyers must take before being admitted to the bar. So I’m not yet an expert on legal and judicial ethics, but I’m pretty sure that this violates about 38 rules of judicial conduct. During a domestic violence […]
Roger Cohen complains that “Germany, Spain and Italy” are being insufficiently “flexible” about the use of military force. And it would probably be desirable for these countrie
Mr. Trend has a great post about poverty, violence, and abortion in Brazil.
La Lubu, guest posting at Feministe, has a moving and eye opening post up about her difficulties with health insurance and unemployment after her “micropreemie” daughter was born. Lest there be any doubt that the health insurance system in this country is irretrievably broken. Go read it.
A good roundup from Nate Silver. The Red Sox are not only the best team in baseball but are, on paper, as well-designed for the playoffs as can be. On the other hand, the Rockies are a better team tha
The best-laid schemes o’ mice an ‘men Gang aft agley: Your recent requests for aid to assist in the formidable project of the movement of several hundred thousand loyal Vietnamese citizens
Whatever you think about the debate over the availability of the birth control pill in a Maine middle school, the Onion’s done you one better. (via)
Obama will vote to filibuster any immunization of corporations who abetted illegal government behavior by violating the privacy of their customers. Excellent news, and credit Dodd for forcing his hand
Amanda’s got a solid post up today at RH Reality Check in which she dissects the anti-abortion/forced pregnancy brigade and its rhetoric. Consequences: Punishment. Aware of the unpopularity of t