By now you’ve heard the story of Neda Agha-Soltan, killed last weekend in a demonstration in Iran, and seen her photos—alive, dying, and dead. Her fiance and witnesses report that she was purposely targeted by Baseji paramilitaries who shot her … Continue reading →
President Obama has signed a bill designed to give government more sweeping powers to regulate cigarettes, especially the way they’re marketed to attract teens, citing his own experience as a young smoker. But on the question of whether he’s still … Continue reading →
What’s going on in Iran right now is the result of many forces coming together. But I have little doubt that the most powerful of them are specific to Iran and its people rather than being international in scope. The … Continue reading →
For anyone trying to lose weight, this is sobering. It’s an illustration of how easy it is to eat a thousand calories. Here’s an example you might have had for lunch today—a ham and cheese sandwich, a soda, and some … Continue reading →
…than never. It’s not exactly the most ringing statement possible, but it’ll do for now.
Continue reading →Despite growing opposition, President Obama hasn’t given up on his plans for sweeping reforms—including a public option—in health care and health insurance. But if Obama would slow down and work on Medicare first, and actually succeed in cutting costs there, … Continue reading →
Yes, I know—the unrest in Iran right now can hardly be called a revolution, and there’s a good chance it may never rise to that level, although one can hope. But there is no question that the widespread protests that … Continue reading →
Two days ago I wrote a post speculating on whether Mousavi was a “changer.” I didn’t know the answer, and I still don’t know. But I wrote: …the reasons for Mousavi’s retirement from the public scene in 1989 are mysterious … Continue reading →
…speaks out. [Hat tip: American Digest.]
Continue reading →The title of the video is “are women born this way?” Answer: beats me. But it’s awfully cute, isn’t it? Maybe she’ll grow up to be a blogger. [NOTE: For some reason I can’t get the video to play if … Continue reading →
Well worth reading, this NY Times op-ed purports to be by a young Iranian. Writer “Shane” describes the evolution of public opinion in the Iranian election and how the subsequent demonstrations got going, as well as noting the changed demographics … Continue reading →
Here’s another case where the conscientious lose out: people who have old gas-guzzlers get to trade them in for government incentives of $3,500 to $4,500 when they get more energy efficient cars. That’s not chump change, even if you figure … Continue reading →