One Metric of the Size of Government
Looking at civilian employment in the executive branch since 1940.
Census to Stop Counting Negroes
In a bold move, the Census Bureau has removed “Negro” from its racial categories.
Drink More Wine: It’s Science
A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, and wine is good for your heart.
DC Politics and the Myth of Scheming
The Chinese are hacking Washington institutions to unearth the secret plan under which the town operates.
Sherlock Holmes Is Public Domain–Or Is It?
“Who owns Sherlock Holmes?” The answer is . . . complicated.
Emory President Extols 3/5 Compromise
Emory’s James Wagner sees the 3/5 Compromise as the price for achieving a more perfect union.
Bloomberg Big Soda Ban Dumber Than We Thought
The Big Gulp ban won’t ban Big Gulps. But it’ll ban 2-liter Cokes with your pizza and pitchers at Chuck E. Cheese.
The Sequester, Moving Goalposts, and the 2012 Elections
Ezra Klein argues that the voters already decided how the sequestration fight should play out.
Die Hard’s Enduring Appeal
An excellent essay by Adam Sternbergh “On the Enduring Appeal of ‘Die Hard.'”
Guns to Protect us from Sharia
Silly things members of Congress say (plus musings on authoritarianism).
Sequestration Hype
The Obama administration is promising massive cuts in public-facing services in the face of minuscule “cuts” to the budget.
Apple Sued over iPad Planned Obsolescence
A Brazilian group is suing Apple for making its iPads better too quickly.
AP Stylebook Declares Husband, Wife Gender Neutral
The Associated Press’ clear guidelines are unclear.
George Will Discovers Solitary Confinement
George Will declares solitary confinement tantamount to torture.
Jon Huntsman: Marriage Equality Is A Conservative Cause
Once again, Utah’s former Governor is making sense.
Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse
You can go to jail for running afoul of laws you had no way of knowing existed.
The GOP’s Problems Aren’t Just About “Messaging”
The GOP isn’t going to solve it’s problems solely by concentrating on “messaging.”
952 Days Since Congress Passed Major Law
t’s been more than two-and-a half years since the United States passed major legislation.
No, Madison was not an Advocate of the Original Design of the Senate (17th Amendment Repeal Edition)
If one is going to worship at the alter of original intent, it might be useful to know a bit of history.
PhD Scientist Glut (Not POLITICAL Scientist; We Already Knew That)
Calls for more American kids to pursue STEM careers ignores the hiring realities.
Nobody In Washington Cares About Governing, And It’s Hurting The Country
The political antics surrounding the sequestration cuts is a prime example of what’s wrong with Washington.
Why Do Airline Seats Recline?
Reclining your seat comes at the expense of your fellow traveler’s knees. Why is it an option?
Drug Sniffing Dogs Create Probable Cause Where None Existed Says Supreme Court
The Fourth Amendment got even weaker yesterday.
Supreme Court to Rule on Individual Contribution Limits
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether limits on contributions to political candidates is Constitutional.
Obama, GOP Battle Over Sequestration Cuts
The sequestration cuts are fast approaching, and the political battle is continuing.
