Rise of the Megacommuter
About 8.1 percent of U.S. workers have commutes of 60 minutes or longer and nearly 600,000 have “megacommutes” of at least 90 minutes and 50 miles.
Sheldon Adelson Violated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The gambling mogul is self-reporting violations of the law against bribing foreign officials.
Obama Unloads Immigration Detention Centers Ahead of Sequester
Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been released from detention ahead of possible budget cuts.
Jack Lew’s Bonus
There’s an innocent explanation for giving a huge bonus to a financial exec going into government. And it still stinks.
Sherlock Holmes Is Public Domain–Or Is It?
“Who owns Sherlock Holmes?” The answer is . . . complicated.
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.
Die Hard’s Enduring Appeal
An excellent essay by Adam Sternbergh “On the Enduring Appeal of ‘Die Hard.'”
Reggae Turns 40 (In America, At Least)
Jimmy Cliff’s “The Harder They Come” popularized reggae in America 40 years ago this month.
Rahm Emanuel 2016?
Rahm Emanuel is reportedly considering a 2016 presidential run. It’s a thin report.
Ezra Klein’s Meteoric Rise
How he went from Juicebox Mafia member to the most important young journalist in DC.
Traffic Costs Americans $121 Billion Annually
Americans waste $121 billion a year because of traffic congestion.
Conservative Media Its Own Worst Enemy
Conservatives complaining about biased coverage from the liberal media should instead look in the mirror.
30 Second Super Bowl Commercial Costs $3.8 Million
At nearly $4 million for a 30 second spot, advertising on the Super Bowl is a bargain.
Ed Koch Dead at 88
Ed Koch, former mayor of New York City and one of America’s most colorful politicians, has died at 88.
Law School Applications Nearing 30 Year Low
Applications to America’s Law Schools are down, because the nature of the legal profession is changing.
The Role of Editors
I have over the years been both editor and edited; currently, I’m both, often in the same day. Some thoughts on the relationship.
Initial GDP Report Shows Economy Contracting In Final Quarter Of 2012
Some surprisingly bad economic news
Killer Kitties Create Carnage
The New York Times breaks the shocking story (“That Cuddly Kitty Is Deadlier Than You Think”) that cats kill birds and small mammals.
Bipartisan Senate Group Reaches Immigration Deal
A good start toward solving a long standing problem.
GOP Swings And Misses At Clinton Benghazi Hearings
Despite some tough questions, Congressional Republicans didn’t land a glove on Secretary of State Clinton.
Paid Sick Leave and Epidemics
Government-mandated paid sick leave might improve both public health and the American economy.
Guns and Tribalism
Josh Marshall explains what it’s like to be a non-gun person in a very pro-gun culture.
NRA Calls Obama ‘Elitist Hypocrite’ in New Ad
The NRA is calling President Obama an “elitist hypocrite” for opposing armed guards in schools while sending his own girls to school with armed guards.
Atlantic Scientology Advertorial
Monday, The Atlantic published and took down a sponsored article from the church of Scientology. Yesterday, it admitted it had “screwed up.”
No Labels in Need of a Label
No Labels is attempting to relaunch itself after amounting to exactly nothing in the 2012 cycle. Let me save you the trouble: They won’t matter in 2014 or 2016, either.
Gun Control Proponents Are About To Face Political Reality
The ultimate impact of the Newtown tragedy on the nation’s gun laws is likely to be very limited.
The Latest Crazy Solution To the Debt Ceiling: IOU’s
Welcome to the latest crazy scheme to avoid reality.
Obama Hit For Lack Of Diversity In Reshuffled Cabinet
President Obama is taking some heat over the fact that his Second Term cabinet selections have been very white and very male.
