The snowpocalypse is upon us (DC, I know this sucks. But seriously, guys, you have no idea), and I've rounded out my Monday with a steak and a nice bottle of wine.So yes, there are some upsides to law school.Without further ado, here is Law School Roundup #211:Perspective: On upsides, and showers. ( ...

Democrats trying to defend their flailing healthcare bills have tried, repeatedly, a two-pronged attack on the mostly united Republican opposition to the various plans floated by the Senate and House Democrats and the Obama White House. One is to suggest that Republicans are criticizing the propose ...

We all talk about land use, but no one uses the land like a groundhog. And today Punxsutawney Phil declared: six more weeks of winter. Happy Groundhog Day! Matt Festa

By Mike Dorf An AP wire story that reports on a movement in state legislatures to forbid any sort of "individual mandate" to buy health insurance, even one coming from a federal statute.  The story (accurately) quotes me as follows: "They are merely symbolic gestures," said Michael Dor ...

CLIMATEGATE UPDATE: Leaked climate change emails scientist ‘hid’ data flaws: Key study by East Anglia professor Phil Jones was based on suspect figures. (Via Tim Blair, who rounds up related items).

Every year on Groundhog Day I can't help but reflect on Bill Murray and his contribution to the modern North American psyche.  It must be a massive ego trip to know that, on one day of the year, most everyone reflects on a movie that you have made.  With all due apologies to ...

On Friday, we published the first part of my email interviews with the two leading candidates for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate from Illinois.  Today, here's the rest. [Ground rules: There were none, really.  I didn't tell either candidate of a recommended length f ...

Missing Internet Pioneer Phil Agre Is Found; the original report says “found safe”, but there seems to be uncertainty about that among his fans and friends. Earlier post: Where's Phil Agre?...

Via Ted Frank, I have been perusing e21: Economic Policies for the 21st Century.  It seems to be a site run by some Republican policy wonks, and includes contributions from some excellent academics including Charlie Calomiris, Ed Lazear and Phil Swagel. A recent posting there on The High Price of Jo ...

PHIL BOWERMASTER: Why We’re So Positive. Even in a recession, some companies do well.