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David's Bookclub: Battle Cry of Freedom

Of course the Civil War was about slavery

How Peter Worthington Taught His Grandson to Love Baseball

My son Nathaniel delivered this eulogy to his grandfather at Peter Worthington's funeral in Toronto yesterday.

Secret Muslim Donor Helps Save a Synagogue

Your feel-good story of the day.

Are These Beams from the First and Second Temples?

Have archaeologists identified ancient beams from the First and Second Temples, reused by 7th century Arab conquerers in the Al-Aqsa mosque? The Times of Israel offers an interesting report:

Scandals Do Not a Party Platform Make

Ramesh Ponnuru warnsat Bloomberg View that Republicans will be very foolish to believe that scandals are a substitute for ideas:

Marco Rubio is Really Confused About Whether He Trusts the Government

The Washington Examiner's Byron York catches Florida Sen. Marco Rubio in an awkward set of talking points. Rubio (emphasis added):

Dial 911 For a Murder Charge

Next time you're planning a murder, make sure you aren't on the line with 911:

Immigration Reform Passes the Senate Judiciary Committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the immigration reform bill by a vote of 13-5 last evening, bringing a path to citizenship one step closer for an estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants.

How to Be a Racing Pirate King

Years ago, Ben Stein published a sweet eulogy for his departed father, the economist Herb Stein. Ben wrote of the pang he felt when he saw his father's obsolete Cadillac land yacht parked in the basement of his apartment building, like a horse awaiting its rider.

A Brief Meditation on Blogging

I took some time this weekend to read through some of our old posts here on the blog, and one thing rang true: my work is never finished, rarely clean and satisfying like deeply edited pieces, and always missing something.