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I missed this a few weeks ago, but find it modestly amusing now ( Read more... )

A lot of people would rather nurse their grudges than their children. That's a shame, because it means their grudges grow up nice and strong and get all the love and attention while the world we leave for our kids is just a hand-me-down from our grudges.

Immigration law is enormously complicated and I can in no way claim to be an expert. Nevertheless, a glance through the primary documents is always helpful ( Read more... )

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I'm thinking about whether we need a "white guys against Trump" March ( Read more... )

Should Dems vote no as a block on Trump appointments? And should activists express their displeasure with them voting yes on some and no on others when they want to see a united front?

These are complicated questions. I will not answer yes or no, but will suggest the factors to consider.

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While contemplating the most recent spectrum auction and the evolution of the industry and policy over the last few years in the shower this morning, I was blinded by a deep insight into the political science problem of licensed v. unlicensed spectrum ( Read more... )

The American Academy of Actuaries has now issued a report on: "How Can the ACA Actually Work So That People Have Affordable Insurance and Stuff ( Read more... )

Came across this on Vox which purports to show the resegregation of America ( Read more... )