Killing the Death Penalty

Loungers with an interest in the death penalty may wish to read an editorial by my former colleague (now at crosstown UH) Adam Gershowitz (pictured).  A teaser:  "The real problem…
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Maoists On The March

If you haven't seen this Daily Show episode where Jon Stewart goes to town on Glenn Beck, shut your door and enjoy. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon -…
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A Battle Over Unborn Citizens

I've always had respect for many folks who are anti-abortion.  A deeply held pro-life position includes a strong commitment to both prenatal health and health after birth.  But the abortion…
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Health Care Plan Passes House

...just in case you read the blogs before real news sources.  Support a genuine news gathering opeation by reading the article here.  The President may speak soon here.
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Beyond Greenhouse Gas Regulation

 The LA Times has a  collection of photos of odd signs here.  Some of them are pretty darn funny.  I can guess what this one means, but I can't imagine…
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The Big Short Harvard Thesis

As everyone not living under a rock is probably aware, the new Michael Lewis book, The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine, is now available.  My financial crisis reading group…
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