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Vince Vaughn is right about guns (and was brave to be so honest)

Things are definitely changing when it comes to the gun debate in America. “True Detective” star Vince Vaughn’s recent comments on mass shootings and killers looking for places “to slaughter defenceless human beings” might be considered controversial coming from someone…

‘Covering Guns’: Columbia University’s ‘workshop’ for journalists far from objective

Columbia University would never sponsor an event funded by the National Rifle Association. What’s more, the idea would seem especially outlandish if most of the speakers at the event were NRA supporters. Yet, gun control advocate and former New York…

Bloomberg Big-Soda Ban: A Nuanced Plan That’s Healthy For NYC

Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to ban sugary drinks and soda above 16-ounces has been a victim of criticism and derision. Critics say the measure will be ineffective because it does not limit the size of dairy-based drinks, like milkshakes and fruit…

Bad News for Obama From the New York Times

But February made me shiverWith every paper I’d deliver.Bad news on the doorstep;I couldn’t take one more step. “American Pie” President Obama got his own bad news on the doorstep at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It came not in February but…