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Senate Republicans block no confidence vote against Gonzales. These non-binding votes that are meant only to divide the country are harmful, even if Gonzales is incompetent. They should remove impeach him if they feel that strongly.

It sucks to be in Gaza. Hamas launches new attacks.

The states' rebellion against the Real ID Act grows.

Stem cell research goes forward without government funding.

Fitzgerald presses for immediate jailing of Libby.

China warns of retaliation on tariffs. This is the state of world, and it's our own fault. Countries all over the world continually cheat and backstab the US, and whenever we suggest the mildest response, the entire world gets up in arms. We've been on top so long, even our allies like to see us get cheated and get upset when we try to level the playing field. I don't support tariffs, but this pattern pisses me off.

Values matter more than facts when evaluating risks of technology.

Testimony supporting legalizing internet gambling.

On Thomas Paine.

Christopher Hitchens on the cult of celebrity.