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Lizzo’s sartorial disgrac

Lizzo, hardcore rapper and reality TV star, recently played flute on stage during her concert tour called “Special” at Washington’s Capital One Arena. But this was no ordinary musical instrument. That’s James Madison’s crystal flute, which was gifted to the fourth president. Lizzo ...

Ranked choice voting is unfair and potentially dangerous

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) might be OK for primaries, but it should never be used for general elections because it is inherently unfair. Also, contrary to the claims of its advocates, RCV would not necessarily lead to more “moderate” candidates. Under RCV, voters who pick the ultimate ...

DOJ investigations raise concerns over short-seller reports

They may be the most influential writers you have never heard of. And their prose could be hitting you right in the pocketbook. When the Department of Justice launched an investigation into a group of sellers and questions of stock manipulation, their searches and subpoenas went behind ...

HOLY COW! HISTORY: The birds that don’t belong here

Autumn’s annual headache is underway. Starlings are holding their yearly get-togethers around the country. They gather in huge flocks to pass winter by roosting en masse. We’re talking thousands upon thousands of birds all hunkered down in one place at one time. This observation will ...

Inflationary attitude check for Democrats

President Biden and congressional Democrats have had a cavalier “trust us, we know what we’re doing” attitude toward the economy for the last two years despite rampant inflation that’s increased the cost of everything from food prices to interest rates. Between the America Rescue ...