On "the narcissism of small differences." "It is my experience that among white Americans of all regions and classes, feelings about black peoplemuch less Hispanic peoplein the generality are never as strong as feelings about other white groups. The passion you can hear from a liberal college professor in Massachusetts when

Julea Ward's Christian beliefs violate the American Counseling Association code of ethics. "A federal judge has ruled in favor of a public university that removed a Christian student from its graduate program in school counseling over her belief that homosexuality is morally wrong. ""Code of ethics." Ha. It's a code, all ri

Uncle David sent a link to the Republican Governor's Association advertisement. I'm sure the message was great, but after about five seconds I had to shut it down. Let me tell you guys something. You have got to get some new music. Thirty years ago when Vangelis composed the music for Blade Runner, it was awesome. Ten year

Marianne LaPiedra surveys the damage to her BMW at her home Monday in Encinitas, Calif., in an incident authorities suspect was arson. That photo made page A4 of The Wall Street Journal this morning, with no story. Just the caption. Like their readers wouldn't care. Because if they did, they could just google it like ever

Simon Schuster will publish Stanley Kurtz's new book on October 19. Given that reviews will appear in the preceeding few weeks, I'd say the timing is perfect. "Part biography, part history, part detective story, RADICAL-IN-CHIEF reveals the carefully hidden tale of Barack Obama's political past. Stanley Kurtz, whose resea

Another day in paradise.

Firearms to Alaska. The TSA guidelines are here, along with this dire warning. "Airlines may have their own additional requirements on the carriage of firearms and the amount of ammunition that you may have in your checked baggage. "Uh-oh, better check with Alaska Airlines. "The following items may be included in your nor

James Taranto discusses the constitutional challenge to ObamaCare with Randy Barnett, author of Restoring the Lost Constitution: The Presumption of Liberty. It is not an encouraging read. Barnett laughs at the end, but it is gallows humor. Along the same lines, my current bedside read is The Citizen's Constitution: An Ann

"If I am going to write to someone, I am going to write to them. In complete sentences. With punctuation. I am going to use the English language like Shakespeare and Milton by-gawd intended for it to be used, and I am damned well going to make it sit up and jump through little flaming hoops while I am at it! I am not going

William Kristol applauds Palin's neologism. "The case for linguistic innovation is this: We need a word that captures and conjoins the meanings of refutation and repudiation. And we need it now. To save the country from the ravages of contemporary liberalism, we have to refute liberal arguments and see liberal politicians r

Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad "CORP Job 504" runs between Medford and Glendale most evenings during the week. Leslie and I just happened to be walking the bike path when we heard the whistle blow at the crossing two miles behind us. We quickly jogged the hundred yards to the bridge and set up the tripod and camera.

Bryan Peterson devotes six pages to the topic, including an exercise he assigns the students. Get in close. Fill the frame. I think I did pretty good on this one.