Month: February 2016

Jerry Lawson, Inventor of Modern Game Console, Dies at 70 | WIRED

Jerry Lawson, Inventor of Modern Game Console, Dies at 70 | WIRED

Will Truman February 2, 2016

As an engineer at Fairchild Semiconductor, Lawson designed the electronics of the Fairchild Video Entertainment System, later...

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Morning Ed: United States {2016.02.02.T}

Morning Ed: United States {2016.02.02.T}

Will Truman February 2, 2016

Let's speak of Idaho. Also, Muslims.

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John Judis: Initial Reflections: A Better Night for Republicans – TPM Editors Blog

John Judis: Initial Reflections: A Better Night for Republicans – TPM Editors Blog

CK MacLeod February 2, 2016

Clinton also displayed continuing weakness in connecting with voters. The quarter of Democratic voters who want a...

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Iowhynot? – Caucuses Reax – Open Thread and Twitter-List – Updated

Iowhynot? – Caucuses Reax – Open Thread and Twitter-List – Updated

CK MacLeod February 1, 2016

Iowoah? Iowoe? Iowetoldyaso? Iowon to New Hampshire!

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John Schindler: BREAKING: Hillary Clinton Put Spies’ Lives at Risk – The Observer

John Schindler: BREAKING: Hillary Clinton Put Spies’ Lives at Risk – The Observer

CK MacLeod February 1, 2016

I can confirm that the FoxNews report, which lacks any specifics about exactly what was compromised, is...

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Ross Douthat’s Primary Prediction Tweetstorm · Storify

Ross Douthat’s Primary Prediction Tweetstorm · Storify

Will Truman February 1, 2016

1/ Okay, time for a last tweetstorm before the voting starts. — Ross Douthat (@DouthatNYT) February 1,...

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Student loan crisis at its ugliest: I graduated and found out I owe $200,000 – Slate

Student loan crisis at its ugliest: I graduated and found out I owe $200,000 – Slate

CK MacLeod February 1, 2016

Every once in a while, when I’m feeling overwhelmed, I watch college commencement ceremonies on YouTube. These...

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Place your bets!

Place your bets!

Jaybird February 1, 2016

Today is the Caucus. Choose your win, place, and, if appropriate, show in the comments.

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Who are Discrimination Laws Meant to Protect?

Who are Discrimination Laws Meant to Protect?

Vikram Bath February 1, 2016

Civil Rights Acts of the past look like conservative documents today.

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Morning Ed: Politics {2016.02.01.M}

Morning Ed: Politics {2016.02.01.M}

Will Truman February 1, 2016

Let's talk about Sarah Palin.

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