If John Lennon Had Lived

A Vanity Fair piece imagines what John Lennon’s life would have been like had he survived an assassin’s bullet.

Texas Forces Gay Couple To Stay Married

A case out of Texas demonstrates quite aptly the absurdity of the current patchwork quilt approach to same-sex marriage in the United States.

Supreme Court Backup Plan?

Pat Leahy suggests allowing retired SCOTUS Justices fill in when a sitting member recuses himself. A great idea on paper, it won’t work in practice.

Not Divorced, But Not Really Married

Some number of people are staying married while living separate lives. This is, apparently, news.

Is Megan McArdle Always Wrong?

Megan McArdle cites an academic article someone disagrees with, proving she’s a dishonest hack.

Larry King Hanging Up The Suspenders

The most shocking news about Larry King’s retirement announcement was the realization that he was still on the air.

Three Strikes

GOP’s G-O-D Problem