Controlling Gun Violence: Not a Prayer?
The politicians have a lot to say about gun deaths in America—and keep on saying it, over and over.
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(A Few) Media Skeptical of Syria WMD Panic
Two mainstream magazine editors and one former NSC member express skepticism about reports of the Assad regime preparing to use chemical weapons against insurgents.
The Post-Election Project: The Establishment Pillories Susan Rice
A campaign to make sure Susan Rice does not become the next Secretary of State tells us a lot about how things really work—in foreign policy, in the establishment, and in the media. ### NEWS FLASH ###, December 13: Susan Rice withdraws name from consideration—this article provides relevant background.
Innovation Alert: Kinder, Gentler (Cheaper?) Medical Care?
Is there a way to get good health care at a low cost? These people think so—and they’re leading the way in innovation.
Iran Disinfo Watch: The AP Gets Thrown Another Curveball
Oh, boy. Once these guys decide they want a war, nothing stands in the way. The media, typically, lay right down. And the Associated Press is no exception. Here, we look at its coverage of the evidence against Iran from the supposedly reliable IAEA. Supposedly.
The Post-Election Project: Should America Have a National Popular Vote?
Replacing the controversial and disenfranchising Electoral College with a straight national popular vote sounds impossible. Or is it? Under the radar, an effort to create a national vote may be on its way to eventual success.
Dallas Diminishes JFK, His Legacy, And Those Who Care About Democracy
If you wonder whether the JFK coverup could possibly still be going on 50 years later, all you need to do is visit Dallas.
Kickstarter: SUCCESS!
It wasn’t easy, but we made it. We hit the Kickstarter goal before our deadline. Here, we extend our thanks—and tell you what’s next.
Nothing Political—And Plenty Nice
A note on thanksgiving
Classics: The Moral City
A WhoWhatWhy Classic: Some “nutty” ideas tried years ago by “wild and crazy” Latin American mayors might offer inspiration for a world seeking urban reinvention. Watch this documentary.
China Really Is On the Faster Track
What can we learn from the Chinese? Plenty. Check out what they’re doing with high-speed rail.
Big Brother, Kill Lists, and Secrecy: What to Expect from Obama’s Second Term
The reelection of Barack Obama will ensure 16 full years of George W. Bush’s national security policies, adding more noxious infringements on American civil liberties by the year.