Monthly Archive: January 2020
From the Congressional Budget Office: A Report on the Effects of Migration on Wages
The CBO has released a report titled “The Foreign-Born Population and Its Effects on the U.S. Economy and the Federal Budget—An Overview” (warning: PDF). From the report: About 47 million people living in the...
Weekend Plans Post: Learning to Cook
I’m going back and trying to figure out when I learned to cook.
Notorious but Cancer-Free RBG Returns
The ghoulish ritual of wielding the health & mortality of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg around as a political cudgel can be suspended, at least for now.
Thursday Throughput: AAS Bumper Crop Edition
I’m not saying that it’s aliens but…it’s probably not aliens. Hold on to your hats, folks. It’s gonna be a long one this week.
The Inexplicable Origins of World War III
Fears about World War III, when they are not jokes, mostly revolve around an outdated view of how wars begin in the modern world.
Wednesday Writs: US v. 40 Barrels and 20 Kegs of Coca Cola
In this week’s edition of Wednesday Writs: the dangerous ingredients of early 20th century Coca Cola – no, not that; a fight for Tim Horton’s, revelations in the history of GOP redistricting, and more. Don’t miss out!
From the New York Times: Trump Backs Away from Further Military Conflict With Iran
The morning after Iranian missiles fell on bases housing American troops in Iraq, the president said no Americans were harmed and Iran now “appears to be standing down.”
Parenting the Apocalypse Du Jour In Three Not-So-Easy Steps
Four kids into my own parenting journey, I have learned a few things to do/not do, and seems like a good time to break out a few bits of hard earned wisdom.
From Fox19 in Cincinnati: CNN settles lawsuit with Nick Sandmann
CNN settles lawsuit with Nick Sandmann
From The Hollywood Reporter: Harvey Weinstein Charged
The two new criminal charges against Harvey Weinstein carry a potential sentence of up to 28 years in state prison
From MSNBC: U.S.-led coalition says it will withdraw from Iraq: letter.
From MSNBC: BAGHDAD, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The United States-led military coalition against Islamic State said on Monday that it was pulling out of Iraq and would be repositioning forces over the next few...
And The Award for Not Thinking It’s Funny Goes Too…
The Golden Globes were last night, and the very serious folks in very serious and important Hollywood took exception to host Ricky Gervais mocking them
Disney Plus’ Togo: Not Just Another Dog Movie
Heroic deeds have long been the base alloy of cinematic storytelling. Add in a heroic dog, and you have a story that just screams for a Walt Disney Movie.
Multiculturalism: Can We Talk?
Multiculturalism can be a good thing. Multiculturalism can be a bad thing. These statements are not mutually exclusive, though most people assume they are. At least in the United States, attitudes toward multiculturalism exist...
CBS News Reports: Sanders starts 2020 in strong position in Iowa and New Hampshire
Bernie Sanders ties Biden in Iowa at 23%. Bernie Sanders in first place in New Hampshire with 27%.
