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If You Were on the Supreme Court

Dustin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:36:00 +0000

For each of six questions, your answers will be compared to public opinion polls and recent decisions of the supreme court.

How Conservative is the US Supreme Court?

Dustin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:01:25 +0000

The Roberts Court has issued conservative decisions at a slightly higher rate than the Rehnquist or the Burger Courts. [Related article]

Thanks to epetrela for the link!

Global Executions

Dustin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:54:55 +0000

Yikes! Anybody want to re-jigger this to per-capita? Or does that not really matter in this case? Thoughts?

Why Nothing Gets Done in Washington DC

Dustin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:22:07 +0000

I’ve lived in DC for 25 years – this timeline is completely accurate. It’s a lot of sound and fury that produces nothing more than clever dinner party conversations. (via)

Reforming the Global Financial System

Dustin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:25:13 +0000

From Dodd-Frank to Basel III, this graphic explains the current plans for global financial regulatory reform in advanced economies, from the US to the eurozone.

(note: some FT items require a subscription – you can view up to 10 articles a month for free)

Who Owns the Arctic? (and other Boundary Disputes)

Dustin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:48:16 +0000

Durham Univeristy’s International Boundaries Research Unit (IBRU) maintains some interesting maps and history.

Map: Wikileaks Afghan Incidents

Dustin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:49:19 +0000

Interactive map of 300 accidents, friendly fires, civilian casualties, and demonstrations. Drill down to detailed reports.

Top Secret America

Dustin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:25:58 +0000

Interactive exploration of the 45 Government agencies, 2000+ companies, and 854,000+ people working on government security. Part of the Washington Post’s 3-part series on the growth of national security infrastructure since 9/11.

The Financial Overhaul Bill: What Does it Fix?

Dustin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:42:00 +0000

Problems, solutions, and the lowdown on each systemic issue.

Energy Subsidies

Dustin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:48:33 +0000

Turns out we massively subsidize oil companies with huge tax breaks, despite their equally huge profits. (via the Big Picture)