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The symbolism of NPR’s new building debated

The symbolism of NPR’s new building debated

The little spat in Washington over NPR’s new headquarters has gotten plenty of attention after an article last week in the Washington Post. Conservatives have had a field day with the $201 million headquarters, using it to renew and old debate over whether public broadcasting should get any government assistance (this ignores the fact that…
by Bob Collins

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Lost words from an antiquated court

Like Justice Sonia Sotomayor did yesterday, Justice Antonin Scalia read his dissent to today's DOMA ruling from the bench. It's a symbolic but otherwise pointless exercise, given that in 2013, live cameras and microphones are still not allowed in the High Court.
by Bob Collins

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5 x 8: Brain injuries and the love of the game

5 x 8: Brain injuries and the love of the game

A neurological wake-up call, drone journalism, the Texas filibuster, end of the playoff lawn, and the beginning of the 'Should Kevin Love be traded?' season.
by Bob Collins

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The Texas filibuster

It’s an old-school filibuster that’s underway in Texas today as a legislator tries to kill an abortion bill by running out the clock in the legislative session. Unlike Congress, the filibuster that Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth is engaged in actually demands both physical and mental challenges. The rules require her to remain standing,…
by Bob Collins

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The kids are alright (cont’d)

The kids are alright (cont’d)

Today’s signal that the apocalypse is not upon us comes from Melanie Mozingo, who describes what happened to her in the Corcoran neighborhood of Minneapolis after the trees came crashing down. She says the young man’s name is Blake and he’s about 8 or 9 years old.
by Bob Collins

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When Twitter reveals racism

When Twitter reveals racism

Minnesota DFLer Ryan Winkler followed a pretty predictable script today when he referred to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as… well, here: Winkler deleted his tweet, then provided a fine example of digging oneself deeper. First with the non-apology apology: And then with the “I didn’t know it was racist” tweet. Which stresses believability. Even…
by Bob Collins

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How do you identify states that discriminate against minority voters?

How do you identify states that discriminate against minority voters?

When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down portions of the Voting Rights Act today, it noted that the doomed section of the Act is no longer constitutional partly because the method of determining which states should be subject to it is outdated. Here is the explanation in the opinion of Supreme Court Justice John Roberts:…
by Bob Collins

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5 x 8: Toughening up in the dark

5 x 8: Toughening up in the dark

Lessons of the power failure, PTSD and moral injury, whatever happened to the bullied bus lady, why are tailgaters such pigs, and The XXXXXX Monologues?
by Bob Collins

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Lightning in slow motion

Lightning in slow motion

I’m back in the cities after a great weekend in Cleveland. I’ll be back in the office tomorrow. I like a good storm and the challenges one presents, so to be honest, I’m a little sorry I missed the wind and rain of last week. The power outages? I’m not sorry to have missed out…
by Bob Collins

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Get ready for the supermoon

Get ready for the supermoon

This Sunday, the moon will be at its closest all year AND it will be full. That’s a recipe for a supermoon, NASA says. Here’s what that looked like last year: Wired has tips on photographing the moon. Let’s just hope for a clear night.
by Nate Minor

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