Protests At Princeton May Lead To Admitting Uncomfortable Truths About Woodrow Wilson
Protests by students at Princeton are causing some people to finally pay attention to some inconvenient truths about America’s 28th President.
Frank Gifford, C.T.E., And The N.F.L.’s Continuing Concussion Problem
The news that the late football legend Frank Gifford suffered from the same chronic brain disease that has been diagnosed in many N.F.L. players in recent years, and the upcoming release of a new film on the issue, seems certain to increase pressure to protect players at all levels of football.
ESPN Shutters Grantland, Continuing Recent Trend
To the surprise of few, Bill Simmons’ site didn’t long survive his departure.
Anti-Vaccine Paranoia Infects The Republican Race For President
There was far too much pseudoscience in evidence during the Republican Debate on Wednesday.
President Obama Commutes Sentences Of 46 Federal Drug Offenders
A good first step, but there’s a lot more than needs to be done to reform the criminal justice system.
Republican Candidates Are Dodging The Issue On The Confederate Flag
With notable exceptions, most of the Republican candidates for President are refusing to take a stand on the propriety of South Carolina flying the Confederate Flag. That’s called cowardice.
Pope Francis Writes On The Environment, And Many People Miss The Point
Pope Francis’s new encyclical isn’t exactly being received positively by American conservatives, because they seem to be missing the point.
Minnesota Archdiocese Faces Criminal Charges For Covering Up Child Sex Abuse
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has been charged criminally for its role in covering up sexual abuse of children by Priests.
D.C. Metro Bans All Political Ads Rather Than Run Mohammed Cartoon Poster
The agency that runs Washington D.C.’s mass transit has banned all political ads after Pamela Gellar attempted to run an advertisement featuring a drawing of Mohammed.
Six Baltimore Police Officers Charged In Death Of Freddie Gray
Big news out of Baltimore and, perhaps, the beginning of justice for Freddie Gray.
Fixing the NBA Draft
“Tanking” to improve draft position has plagued the NBA for years. The solution is obvious.
F.D.A.’s Mandatory Menu Labeling Regulations Won’t Work, Could Hurt Consumers
The Food & Drug Administration’s new regulations requiring calorie and other information on menus in restaurants and elsewhere won’t work, could limit consumer choice, and may not be Constitutional.
Democrats Narrow List Of Convention Finalists To Three Cities
Columbus, Philadelphia, or New York City (well, Brooklyn really)?
Violence Erupts In Wake Of Decision To Forego Indictment In Shooting Of Michael Brown
Not surprisingly, last night’s announcement that there would be no state court indictment in the Michael Brown shooting led to violence and confrontations with police. That’s not going to solve any of the real problems that face Ferguson, or any other community in the United States.
If Obama Pulls The Trigger On Executive Action, Republicans Have Limited Options
Republicans don’t really have many options if the President pulls the trigger on immigration reform via executive action.
Stealing Isn’t a Crime When Police Do It
Civil asset forfeiture gives “highway robbery” a whole new meaning.
Eliminate Midterm Elections? Only If You Want To Make Congress Even Less Representative
Two Duke University academics make an incredibly weak, ultimately unpersuasive, argument in favor of eliminating midterm elections by changing the length of Congressional terms.
CBS Announces Streaming Service, And Cutting The Cord Starts To Become Easier
One day after HBO, CBS announces its own streaming service. And the future approaches just a little bit faster.
Wikipedia Wants to Eliminate The Federalist! Oh, noes!
When I saw the entry at memeorandum proclaiming that “Wikipedia Is Now Trying To Eliminate The Federalist’s Online Entry,” I was flummoxed.
Belief In ‘American Exceptionalism’ Is Declining, And That’s a Good Thing
A new poll shows that Americans don’t buy into the idea of “American exceptionalism” as much as they used to. That’s a positive development rather than a negative one.
A Typo in the Declaration of Independence?
Could a transcription error be changing our understanding of America’s founding document?
Federal Court Strikes Down D.C. Law Requiring Tour Guides To Be Licensed
A Federal Appeals Court has struck down a D.C. law requiring tour guides to get a license and pass a test.
Thad Cochran Wins In Mississippi
After appearing to be at the end of his political career, Thad Cochran has pulled off a surprising victory over his Tea Party backed challenger.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Pennsylvania’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Yet another Federal Judge has struck down a state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
The Anti-Federalist Impulse
Many who speak with great passion about the Constitution rather frequently make anti-Federalist arguments.
Contraceptives And Hobby Lobby At The Supreme Court
Hobby Lobby has a strong argument under RFRA but the precedent would be dangerous.
Supreme Court Declines To Hear About “I ♥ Boobies” Bracelets
The Supreme Court turns down a case dealing with student’s First Amendment rights.
‘Wild Bill’ Guarnere of ‘Band of Brothers’ Fame Dead at 90
Staff Sergeant William Guarnere, made famous by the “Band of Brothers” miniseries, has died aged 90.
Federal Government and Snow Days
Snow days are no longer automatic vacation days for federal workers.
