A look at the CPS, obesity, and law enforcement. “Probably most of [the CPS’s] calls are from mandated reporters, such as teachers. They see a kid who comes to school in old dirty clothes a lot, or see some bruises,… Continue Reading
Senator Allan Davis (W-CO) made the following comment: “My opponent eats babies.” CLAIM: Federalist Senate nominee Mark Phillips eats babies. TRUTH: We cannot find any evidence that Mark Phillips eats human babies. On February 14, 2003, the Rocky Mountain News… Continue Reading
The conversation between Burt and Scott about profiling at our airports brings up some mixed feelings on my part. I think that critics of profiling understate its potential effectiveness. I mean sure, if you target Arabs and only Arabs you… Continue Reading
According to the New York Magazine, Manning’s secrets included his sexuality. Not only was he gay, but he was also looking into making the transition from being a man to becoming a woman. Until recently I hadn’t been following the… Continue Reading
For the third straight trip, I was “randomly selected” for the full pat-down. They’ve apparently started doing the unit-touch with the back of their hand. Honestly, that part didn’t jar me as much as when he felt below my pants.… Continue Reading
With competing versions of what happened in the chambers of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, I think that the answer is pretty straightforward. Those who share my worldview are to be believed. They’re good people, trying to do the right thing.… Continue Reading
James Joyner: Mitch McConnell’s candid admission that partisan politics is playing some role in Republican opposition to the war in Libya is refreshing. The fact that partisan politics no longer stops at the water’s edge, however, is a bad sign… Continue Reading
After his tweet, Derek Thompson went to work to answer the same question I had asked: Why didn’t these 7,000 pay any income taxes. This is what he found: There are 433,000 tax units (individuals or families) reporting cash income… Continue Reading
A guy named Nathan Wilkinson writes a great piece on the new cigarette labels: Today The FDA released the new pictures that must be on packages of cigarettes by October. These new pictures are meant to scare or change the… Continue Reading
Derek Thompson tweets that 7,000 families making $1m or more a year did not pay any income tax. Which sounds pretty damning. Given the existence of the AMT, though, I wonder how they got away with it? It’s less damning,… Continue Reading