Graduating in America’s Great Recession
The class of 2009 makes adjustments in the face of a dearth of jobs and increasing interest rates on student loans and credit cards….
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Please snark responsibly
I am lately struggling with the line between sharp critique and sour cynicism. As I sort that out, here are some reading suggestions that…
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America’s Tortured Torture Debate
Why does the line between coercion and torture seem so shadowy now? NEW YORK — There has been no shortage of confusion, follow-up questioning,…
Read MorePostpone that volcano hike, maybe?
On top of all the displacement, rebel attacks, and other insecurities, eastern Congo is apparently due for a volcano eruption. The good news? There’s…
Read MoreTorture photos we apparently don't need to see
Here’s a video of Obama explaining why he’s refused to allow the release, which would no doubt lead to the publication, aggregation, blogging, tweeting,…
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