Kathleen Parker’s column in the Washington Post is worth reading today, not because it’s a great or novel or interesting argument, but because it’s an illustrative example of a serious problem with conservative rhetoric. The argument’s straightforward: Demeaning women for fun and profit may be legal and permissible in a free society, but it shouldn’t be … Continue reading
The front page of today’s Washington Post reads: “A case of aid gone bad in Colombia.” The article behind it catalogues a litany of abuses of American resources during “[Colombia's] U.S.-funded counterinsurgency campaign against a Marxist rebel group — and the civilian and military coordination behind it.” As I’ve REPEATEDLY noted, foreign aid spending is amongst the … Continue reading
On the heels of Wednesday’s soccer post over at The Run of Play, I’ve just published another soccer column in the Washington Post. This one’s part of a back-and-forth that I proposed to their sports editors as a run-up to this Saturday’s friendly between FC Barcelona and Manchester United. Here’s an excerpt from “Why you … Continue reading
George Will’s Washington Post column this Sunday was a panegyric in Texas Governor Rick Perry’s honor: Perry would rather not run, but his wife, who has a nursing background and is alarmed by Obamacare, says that sometimes desires are secondary to duties. Perry, who sensibly did not watch the Republicans’ recent New Hampshire debate because … Continue reading
Here’s my latest for the Washington Post. Go read it! Excerpt: Without science, you wouldn’t be reading this right now. There’d be no LCD screen or fiber-optic cables or communications satellites or computer software, or…you get the idea. We love science — as long as it makes our lives more comfortable. Also, this video is … Continue reading
After my very popular posts on education reform last week, I thought it worth mentioning Joel Klein’s op-ed from the Sunday Washington Post. Read it! Why? It’s useful (and relevant) for two reasons: 1) It provides a salutary check on the Palin-esque obsession with Michelle Rhee. Her supporters and opponents alike can’t talk education reform … Continue reading
E.J. Dionne on Romney and GOP radicalism Tim Fernholz at the National Journal explains what Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan means for seniors (ALL seniors). That’s right. The plan would also hit seniors over 55. Got a few thousand dollars to spare for prescription drugs, folks? Lori Montgomery on how the GOP lost any sense of … Continue reading
In case you missed this astonishingly good article from the Washington Post‘s Lori Montgomery on Sunday, let me hit you with a few of the highlights (underlining occasionally added for emphasis). The nation’s unnerving descent into debt began a decade ago with a choice, not a crisis. Wait…just a decade ago? I thought it was LBJ’s Great … Continue reading
Was reading the Washington Post‘s coverage for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War recently, and saw this excerpt from the Charleston Mercury’s April 26th editorial [emphasis added]: The blockade of the ports of the Confederate States, proclaimed by President LINCOLN in his late Proclamation, will certainly be followed by a recommendation, by the President … Continue reading
If you read the Washington Post, you’ve possibly noticed “Reply All,” their new cartoon strip by Donna A. Lewis. Is it just me, or is it kinda like a desiccated version of “Cathy?” For example: To steal a Far Side Joke, it’s like Cathy Lite—not as funny, but better for you. Maybe it’s just … Continue reading
