NPR's Brilliant Self-Own. National Public Radio complains about a media figure who tells people "what their opinions should be" and uses political "buzzwords"
There is a management theory called the "Peter Principle", which says that people are promoted until they reach a level beyond their level of competence, where they stop advancing. This article says that Kamala Harris has reached that level and will not advance further.
The Search for the Elusive White Nationalists and Supremacists in the Church. The church, we’re being told, is being overrun with white, Christian nationalists and white supremacists! And, these nationalists and supremacists are demanding fealty to – you knew it was coming – Donald J. Trump! Some claim that “It’s a “war” for the faith, tearing the universal church apart!”
Court Packing is Unconstitutional. A law changing the number of justices to affect the Court's decisions is neither necessary nor proper
The Panic Pandemic. Fearmongering from journalists, scientists, and politicians did more harm than the virus.
With Steven Weinberg’s death, physics loses a titan. He advanced the theory of particles and forces, and wrote insightfully for a wider public
Actor Tom Hanks is selling his Airstream trailer.
James Webb is likely to be cancelled. NASA investigates renaming James Webb telescope after anti-LGBT+ claims. The evidence seems sketchy and lacking historical context. Here's some interesting history on the persecution of homosexuals in government service called "The Lavender Scare"
There is a lot to learn from this piece that outlines the swashbuckling ways of pirates during their high times on the high seas. It turns out the leadership norms that governed most pirate ships were surprisingly progressive and bred leaders whose skills and commitment were valued over their pedigree.
A restaurant in New York, Serendipity 3, offers a plate of French fries for $200. There is an eight- to 10-week wait list.
A South Dakota Woman Drank a 50-Year-Old Can of Coors to Honor Her Late Husband's Wish. Apparently the beer held up well.