Richard Miniter explains ‘Why the Democratic Party is doomed’

Thanks to Ace, I just finished reading dear Richard Miniter’s explanation at Forbes.com of “Why the Democratic Party is doomed,” and I recommend reading the whole thing, whether or not his headline fills you with hope or despair. It was transformational for me because it was the first time I saw the Democrats as a …

Defense Department considers bid from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer with bylaws giving the Brazilian government control over whether it will supply parts — what could go wrong?

The U.S. Air Force is in the market for an aircraft that can be used for light attack and armed reconnaissance (LAAR) missions. It also will be used to provide training to foreign military allies so they can provide their own defense. Very soon the Department of Defense will decide whether to award the contract …

Stacy McCain asks, ‘Why does Ann Althouse refuse to own up to being a rube?’

It’s a fair question. And dear Stacy was and is right, right, right, while Prof. Althouse was and is wrong, wrong, wrong. Here’s what Prof. Althouse wrote that set dear Stacy off — and gave me a big enough shot of adrenalin that I’m up past my bedtime writing about it, too: This is how …

For night owls who feel groggy all day after a full night’s sleep

I know perfectly well the principle of ayurveda that one of the worst things I can do for my health is to go to bed after 10 pm. At both mid-day and midnight, the hours between 10 and 2 are pitta time — the natural principle associated with metabolism. Pitta is strongest at noon and …

Phyllis Chesler needs donors and subscribers to continue

Phyllis Chesler needs donors and subscribers to continue her work in the fight against anti-semitism and for equality for women everywhere — please go and read her post and donate — here is a sample: I have done the first and only major academic studies about honor killing; both appear in Middle East Quarterly and at …

UPDATED — If nominated, I will run, if elected …

I will serve. Update, 7/9/11: Click for Maryland’s requirements for filing to be a candidate for U.S. Senate. The deadlines haven’t been updated yet for the 2012 election, so I assume the final deadline for filing is early July 2012. So I am going to let my readers decide: if I can raise at least …

Obesity and sleep

Dear Attila is musing tonight on why people become overweight and proposes two explanations. I agree with her, but want to add a third — sleep deprivation. Luckily, the Los Angeles Times published a story this week explaining, “Lack of sleep contributing to obesity” (boldfacing mine): “You’re fighting against the tide to lose weight when …