One of the most significant developments in the law school world over the past few years has been the explosion in so-called "merit scholarships." The definition of a scholarship can be tricky: traditionally the term was used to describe money generated by endowed funds given...
Month: January 2012
Since I've seen numerous people make this mistake just in the context of educational choices, for the new year I wanted to emphasize this from Paul's other place: You're wondering.
For some reason, every couple years a media outlet feels compelled to do a lazy puff piece on walking argument against nepotism Adam Bellow. The latest one is definitive because.
On January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement went into effect. NAFTA intended to bring down trade barriers between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. After a long fight against NAFTA's passage by labor, environmental groups, Mexican farmers, and many other constituencies, the...
Last year was a tough year for my Death List. Only Andy Rooney died. I've replaced him with Phyllis Diller. The rest are the same: 1. Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of.
In accordance with the requirements of the Pundit-Blogger Accountability Act of 2010, here is my review of last year’s predictions: World Series Champion: Philadelphia Phillies College Football National Champion: Oregon.
Tim Tebow is so great that he can get a team coached by Norv Turner to knock someone out of the playoffs! He Just. Wins. Football Games. To focus against his 20.6 QB rating is to miss the intangible qualities that make him a very,...
Standardized time and protecting the integrity of our Republic (and ultimately the purity of our precious bodily fluids). UPDATE from davenoon: Yglesias' parable bears more than a slight resemblance to.