The Army’s Leadership Problem
Tim Kane continues his campaign against the US military’s antiquated personnel system.
Social Class and Higher Education
A rich child is 45 percent more likely to earn a four-year college degree than a poor one.
Pete Dawkins, Most Accomplished Heisman Winner Ever
The title of most impressive Heisman winner of all time goes to Pete Dawkins, who won the award in 1958.
Prestige Schools Dominate Academic Placement
Want to teach political science for a living? Go to one of a handful of top schools or don’t bother.
The Petraeus Scandal Within a Scandal
The scandal that led to P4’s downfall has many layers, none of them flattering to the most famous American general of his generation.
Internet Privacy Does Not Exist
Sometimes, real life catches up with those who think their online life is secret.
Men With Shaved Heads: Stronger, Taller, More Dominant But Older and Less Attractive
Albert Mannes shaved his head when he started to go bald. Now, he has done research showing it was a wise decision.
Applying for a PhD in Political Science
Dan Nexon often gets asked by prospective candidates how they might improve their chances at getting into a PhD program in political science.
Ted Nugent Said Something Stupid; I Apologize
Ted Nugent, whose music I really liked when I was in junior high school, said something vile and crazy.
Where Have the Thoughtful Conservatives Gone?
OTB’s comment section as a microcosm of the American political landscape.
War Against Youth?
The old have most of the money and power in our society, a trend that is accelerating.
What Should Americans Know About American Government?
What walking around knowledge about our political system is necessary to be an informed citizen?
Professionalization and Marginalization of International Relations Field
The takeover of academic IR study by the stats geeks is complete.
Do College Professors Work Enough?
David C. Levy argues college professors at teaching universities are overpaid because they don’t put in enough hours.
Cal Thomas, Rachel Maddow, and Civility
Cal Thomas made a tasteless joke at Rachel Maddow’s expense. He describes the lesson in civility he learned.
Military Less Republican Than You Think
The popular notion that the United States military is monolithically Republican is mistaken.
Come on, America, Do Some of that Intervention Shit
Andrew Exum notes that most analysts who call for military intervention fail to specify the particulars.
Why the Establishment Doesn’t Like Newt Gingrich
The Establishment opposition to the current frontrunner has little to do with his policy ideas.
GOP National Security Debate Live Blog
I’ll be liveblogging tonight’s Republican national security debate over at RealClearWorld along with a solid team of foreign policy analyst
Newt Gingrich Embodies Everything Disagreeable About Modern Washington
George Will’s disdain for Mitt Romney pales in comparison of his disgust at Newt Gingrich.
Newt Gingrich’s Improbable Rise
So, how did we get to the point where a fat, condescending, serial adulterer who left office in disgrace twelve years ago is the latest challenger for the conservative mantle?