Spot-on post about the Summers-Hahvard scandal from the most unlikely of sources -- Alan Dershowitz. PC run amok in the rarified atmosphere of the academy. It's a whole different world "in there."

Signs that sanity still exists in this world: New Hampshire has decided to remove their welcome signs that say "You're going to love it here" and replace them with the much-beloved state motto "Live Free or Die." Here, here.

And I found this a very interesting essay on Leo Strauss, striking into new ground on just what the great thinker and his current devotees are up to. A worthwhile read.