Why it makes no sense for car drivers to lecture cyclists about “the law”

and the importance of obeying it.

Thanks, Senator Kennedy

Changed jobs twice over the years while the family had a “pre-existing condition”, i.e., pregnancy. COBRA, which incorporated Kennedy’s “fairly small step” to extend health insurance coverage, saved our butt, both times.

No universal health care yet

I mean, it’s been weeks.

Why we need universal health care NOW

What we spend, what we get. Small words, for small brains. We’re not best in the world. Clear?

Political Science

Not just a Randy Newman song.

Get Your War On

David Rees has a new book. Every adult needs to buy it. John Hodgman agrees with me, and he is wearing a nice suit, too.

Dear David Brooks,

In your most recent column, you wrote:

Crazy Republican talking points

They must know that they’re spouting nonsense. I guess we’re all supposed to be gullible.

Auto horns

seem not to be used for safety purposes.

Reference material

Useful websites for figuring stuff out