Unqualified Offerings

By Thoreau
In my first year I volunteered for a university committee relevant to something I emphasize in my teaching. I had no illusions that I would do much good or have much fun, but I figured that if I volunteer for something that’s actually sort of kind of relevant to me they’d refrain from [...]

By Thoreau
Joe the Plumber is writing a book–almost all on his own!–and it will be released December 1. You can also pay $15 to read premium content on his new website.
I’d like to go on the campaign trail and question a candidate about drug legalization so I can get the title “Thoreau the Toker” [...]

By Thoreau
Greenwald also reports that the most interesting people are showing up as strong contenders for top intelligence posts, with the most interesting views on torture.
Yes, Brennan would probably tone it down compared to what we have right now.  After 8 years of very clumsy policy turned up to 11, there’s a natural niche for [...]

Somewhat modifying to what Glenn Greenwald said, the further issue is that the "moderate majority of the American electorate" can not possibly spare more than a thought and a half about Joe Lieberman one way or the other in any given election cycle, any more than most people know or care how good a safety [...]