In leading polls of Democratic voters, Obama leads Hillary. And he also leads her in the only vote that counts, the delegates to the convention. But take a look at recent Gallup polls for the general election. Right now McCain … Continue reading →
Who is this woman? The serene young artist, glowing with life: The worn-out older woman, lines of age etched deeper by profound grief: She’s Kathe Kollwitz, one of the greatest graphic artists of all time, in two of her extraordinary … Continue reading →
I keep vowing to take a break from talking about Obama (and talking about Obama talking), but I can’t help it. He’s keeps saying things that cry out for commentary. So if you’ve been wondering what sort of change Obama’s … Continue reading →
…when an email starts with the phrase “I wish to inform you that this letter is not a hoax and you need to treat it serious.”
Continue reading →I don’t have the details yet, but this is very good news: Philippe Karsenty has won his appeal. [NOTE: My previous writings on the case can be found here.]
Continue reading →Quote of the day: Oregonians seem to like the cool, cerebral type,” Oregon pollster Tim Hibbitts said. “They liked Harding. They liked McCarthy. They liked McGovern. They seem to like that kind of Democrat. And, without putting an ideological implication … Continue reading →
You may have noticed that my highly-esteemed Sanity Squad colleague and good friend Dr. Sanity is taking a break from blogging and podcasting. I understand how difficult it is to keep up the pace, and how important it can be … Continue reading →
Sent in by a reader: I guess you can’t accuse someone of copying what you’ve already stolen, though, can you?
Continue reading →[This is a slightly edited version of a piece that I wrote very early in my blogging career about the tsunami of January 2005. It occurred to me to reprint it in light of the horrific earthquake in China.] We … Continue reading →
Today’s post can be found here.
Continue reading →It’s that time again: the Sanity Squad will be on Blog Talk Radio tonight. Click here to listen live at 7:30 PM Eastern time, or to hear a tape if you can’t make it then. Siggy, Shrink, Dr. Sanity, and … Continue reading →
In my continuing quest to bring you the best and worst of the jello molds, here’s an effort that’s an example of the former—an esthetic vision of some loveliness, and a demonstration of the surprising strength of properly reinforced jello:
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