American Studies Association Israel Boycott is Righteous but Wrongheaded
While I concur with the “intent, justice, legality, and morality” of the decision, I nonetheless oppose it.
What Happens Online Doesn’t Just Stay Online, Justine Sacco Edition
The danger of saying stupid things online apparently has not sunk in with some people.
Obama Sends Message with Sochi Delegation
The U.S. delegation to Russia’s Sochi Olympics will feature no high profile politicians and several openly gay athletes.
No Previously Published Works Will Enter Into US Public Domain Between Now and 2019
No previously published works have entered the US Public Domain since 1978. And none are scheduled to enter until 1923. So what are we missing?
Just How Bad Was Security At Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service?
Apparently, the security at Tuesday’s memorial for Nelson Mandela was so lax as to be nearly non-existent.
WWII Vets Lobotomy Story: Tragic But Not Scandalous
Some 2000 veterans of World War II were lobotomized by the VA. That’s awful but not outrageous.
The Ongoing Illogic of US Policy Towards Cuba
The Obama-Castro handshake at Mandela’s funeral has caused a bit of an uproar.
Who Was The First “Democratically Elected” President Of The United States?
In 1789, George Washington took office after being elected by only a small portion of the population of the U.S. Does that mean he wasn’t “democratically elected?”
On Mandela, Some Conservatives Get It And Others Quite Obviously Don’t
Some on the American right have a very odd view of both Nelson Mandela and the Apartheid regime he fought against.
On Iran, Diplomacy Beats Containment, And Containment Is Smarter Than Military Action
There are many choices in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program there are many choices, but some are better than others.
Bugatti Veyron Close-out Sale
Legendary Italian auto maker Bugatti is discontinuing the Veyron and needs to remove the remaining inventory at the ridiculously low price of $1.3 million.
Biden: U.S. Won’t Recognize China’s New Air Defense Zone
The U.S. position on China’s new air defense zone is exceedingly clear. The question is where it goes from here.
Nelson Mandela Dies At 95
The most important leader to come out of Africa in the 20th Century, and perhaps in all of history, has died.
US Orders Airliners to Comply with Chinese Notification Demands
Even as it defies China’s illegal territorial claims with military flights, the Obama administration is urging US airlines to comply.