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'My Drug Story,' Entry 1

For the next few days, we'll be running anonymous entries from readers about their experiences with drugs. We're not terribly particular whether the story is about the torment of addiction or a fun time you had in college. This is your opportunity to take part in an ongoing discussion about drug legalization. Most importantly, we promise to show the utmost concern for your anonymity. Submit your entiries to editor(at)davidfrum(dot)com. Below is the first entry. - Justin

'The Conservative Mind' Turns 60

This year will mark the 60th anniversary of publication of The Conservative Mind, the Russell Kirk Center reminds us in a Tweet today.

TV For Dogs Has Arrived

They have invented TV for dogs. And you know what? It's less stupid than quite a lot of TV for people.

Let's Talk About Drugs

My writings at the Daily Beast and CNN.com about marijuana have sparked a lot of reader discussion, which I welcome. Clearly, the drug status quo is unsatisfactory, and we need to think together about how we can do better.

The Education of Evelyn Waugh

As the American elite drives its children to perform in earliest life, this interview of Evelyn Waugh - forwarded by my Prince Edward County winemaker friend Geoff Heinricks - reminds of a different approach to education and career advance

Is There Anything Chuck Hagel Won't Say?

Last night, Rachel Maddow took after Chuck Hagel because of the "Akin-esque" views on abortion expressed during his Senate career, as reported by Buzzfeed's Andrew Kaczynski.

Why Aren't There More Women Libertarians, Ctd?

As promised, here are the responses (from the comments section, Facebook, and Twitter) I found most insightful and amusing. Let me know if I missed any good ones!

Canadian Couple Going Broke Because of 'Matrix'-Based Income Tax Dodge

I'm probably getting trolled by the Canadian Onion, but whatever. From the National Post:

Eurofail: The Human Price of Deflation

Across the European Union, youth unemployment now averages 23.7. In Greece, it is nearing 60%; in Spain, it has passed 55%.

A Snowball's Chance of Economic Recovery

My friend John Gardner, a writer in Alexandria, Virginia, sends this thought-provoking meditation: