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“The Not-So-Independent Variable”: Revisited

Well, I guess I underestimated my own state’s independence. In my blog post last month about independent gubernatorial candidates in today’s political climate, I...

A Midterm Post-Mortem: Republican Control of the House and Climate Action

As I mentioned in my last post, it’s time for a midterm post-mortem. Fortunately, Barbara Boxer kept her senate seat in California, and the Democrats...

Don’t H8: The Tone of the Gay Rights Movement Needs to Change

I have a confession to make.  I hate the new FCK H8 campaign circulating on the internet right now.  If you haven’t seen it...

It’s All in the Family: Political Dynasties in Democracies

The Gandhis, the Kennedys and the Bushes: these are but the most famous political dynasties in the world. The seeming persistence of political families...

Live Blog: “America’s Bush/Cheney Foreign Policy: Why Hasn’t It Changed?”

10/21/10, 5:02 PM: I'm sitting in the CGIS Tsai Auditorium right now, watching Hersh's lecture. This live blog attempts an accurate representation on his...

The Future of Reform

What does Michelle Rhee's stepping down as chancellor of DC schools mean for education reform?

Where Miseducation Meets Tolerance

The Cambridge School Committee recently decided that, beginning in the 2011-12 school year, schools will close for one Muslim holiday each year. On the...

A Follow-Up to the Calorie Cop Post

This is a response to Max and Cathy, which got a little long for the comments section in the original post. Max, I agree with...

Hey Fattie, Did You Know Big Macs Were Fattening?

Consider yourself enlightened. In The Times this week: Buried deep in the health care legislation that President Obama signed on Tuesday is a new requirement that...

Heath Care Closing Arguments

http://www.youtube.com/v/sZBpVcSjixs&feature This is the last part of Obama's closing argument for health care reform to the House. It's rather stirring. I've always regarded the heath...