People who have seen my writings about Ralph Nader will not be surprised that I tend to be skeptical of "heighten the contradictions" arguments. As such, I'm afraid that on the merits I have to side with Sam over Spencer or Rob on this one. If...
See Eugene Volokh on a 17 year old who received a ten year sentence in Georgia for engaging in oral sex with a 15 year old girl. Also see Sully..
I'm off to Virginia for the holidays and -- as one of those freaks who actually gets along with his immediate family -- will probably be enjoying myself too much.
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One might believe that the most notable part of Gene Healy's discussion of Newt Gingrich's Meet the Press appearance (via Ezra) was Gingrich's suggestion that the First Amendment be modified.
For some reason I've become addicted to CSI in its various forms. This troubles me, because I really, really don't like CSI. It's worse than the time last year when.
Tom Hilton, super-genius, explains Random Flickr Blogging. And my contributions this week:Steve "Tubesteak" Romero wasn't sure if eating an entire case of sour cream would make him less of a disgusting slob, but he was -- as in so many areas of his life -- willing...
Via Yglesias, how about this from Josef Joffe's review of the Mark Steyn's ode to xeonpohibic contempt for liberal democratic values in New York's most irrelevant financial sinkhole:Mark Steyn, the.
One of the great things about working at the Patterson School is that my classes are small (10-15 students) and consist entirely of skilled, engaged, and informed graduate students. This.
Having just returned from the gym, where I watched 45 minutes of Fox News coverage of the missing -- and presumed dead -- Mt. Hood climbers, I am renewed in my sense of gratitude that my wife and I chose not to replace our television after...
Part IPart IIPart IIIPart IVPart VPart VIPart VIIYavuz remained flagship of the Turkish Navy until 1954, when she was placed in reserve. In the picture to the left, taken in.
Labs already beat me to this profoundly difficult ethical dilemma that Randy Cohen chose this week:Last Christmas, I took my grandchildren to “The Nutcracker,” a ballet I love. My enjoyment.