Comparing Obama's dilemma in Iraq with Kennedy's dilemma in Vietnam.

(Right-wing UK ministers) Blame the Feckless Parents — As Long As They're Poor.

Turkish Censorship: Swedish Built, by Royal Appointment.

Governor Walker has been tied directly into a criminal conspiracy to violate campaign finance laws.

Right-wingers got a judge to try to shut down the investigation.

A giant right-wing foundation supports political efforts to stop the investigation.

Larry Lessig argues that only public funding of election campaigns can cut the influence of the rich over US elections.

I am in favor of public funding of election campaigns, but reversing the Corporations United decision and abolishing "human rights" for corporations are necessary too. I think he is mistaken in claiming that the Senate vote on the proposed amendment is useless if it won't pass; it can help replace senators who want to keep the Corporations United decision with senators that will vote to overturn it.

Meanwhile, the text of the amendment has problems too.

These will need to be fixed before there is a vote where it may pass.