Federal dollars help states hire back laid-off teachers; how well the schools have fared depends on the size of the state's deficit. Gains in technology might outweigh a crushing debt burden for future generations. Condé Nast blocks GQ article critical of Putin from Russian readers; Gawker readers
If it can usurp racism, agriculture could revitalize the poorest county in the United States. Instapaper for the commute: How to honor hell on earth. Kenya is drying to dust, but aid groups are hesistant to wade in, wary of the government's failures. If you love music, and
Krugman: Better than economists' inability to predict the crash was their general blindness to catastrophe. JumboTrons and marrying a best friend rank among the things white Evangelicals like. Nigerian-American author considers what constitutes racism, ignorance, and the bizarrely racist. Mo'dernity, Mo'problems: a Central Africa
To win the war in Afghanistan, Obama may find more Republican support than help from his own party. The report exposed that the Taliban takes a percentage of the billions of dollars in aid from U.S. and other international coalition members. More than half of the nation's
South African politicians root for Semenya's dignity; too bad it's not the same case for rape victims. Status of secret classification: a complete mess, but Obama is trying to fix it. Ten common strategic blunders in business and in war; Japan's first lady believes
"The Islamic Republic elections were held in Iran with significant glory and grandeur." With all that behind it, Iran wants to reopen nuclear talks. Sex offender registries grow more sophisticated, but many wonder if they provide only a false sense of safety. What parole officers do, and why
Pencil-pushers in Afghanistan to be replaced by trigger-pullers; "streamlining" to include more contractors. Conservative ringtones. Instapaper for the commute: The curious history of the automobile in America. Adhering to feel-good storylines, professional wrestling goes family-friendly. Accounts of an Austin rare-book dealership going under.
Attorney General plans new focus on civil rights cases in areas where minorities continue to fare poorly. "Steven L. Anderson is going to pray for Barack Obama to die and go to hell." The real story about the man who took guns to an Obama speech. Julie Myerson&
Notes on the appeal of one-way space travel, especially if working on Mars would be better than dying at home. Op: Russia still envisions itself an empire, and its way of seeking relevance is shortsighted. Slate's Press Box calls foul on the Journal's hair-snipping
As banks repay bailout money, taxpayers see a profit--to the tune of $4 billion. New research shows more testosterone makes a better banker. Men's underwear sales are a reliable economic indicator, and it looks like drawers are filling up. How to buy happiness. With an early Memorial
