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[Guest post by Isaac Chotiner] No one seems to know what can or should be done about the absolutely awful situation in Somalia, but some of the remarkable journalism that western publications have produced from the country deserves to be recognized. At the very least, it can serve to make people more aware of the humanitarian nightmare that is unfolding, and the aid groups who are still active in the country. READ MORE >>

[Guest post by Isaac Chotiner] A French satirical newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, was firebombed yesterday after the publication made a joke about the Prophet Muhammad. Bruce Crumley, Time Magazine's Paris Bureau Chief, has this to say about the incident: READ MORE >>

[Guest post by Isaac Chotiner] Some random pickings from the day's news: 1. Rick Perry paid a visit to Sean Hannity's show last night, and the host asked the following question: You have to think about people that you want around you as president on a daily basis. Give me the names of a few people, just off the top of your head, I won't ask you specifically, Vice President, Secretary of State, Defense, who would you like to have around you on a daily basis, giving their insight, their experience, their thought process... READ MORE >>

[Guest post by Isaac Chotiner] Nate Silver has a typically smart reply to my post from Tuesday about Tim Pawlenty. I had argued that Pawlenty made an error by exiting the race so quickly because the field of candidates is so weak. READ MORE >>

[Guest post by Isaac Chotiner] The great Tim Noah, who is napping on a beach finishing his book, has an excellent regular feature on this eponymous blog called Morning (or Afternoon) Reading Assignment, where he recommends articles or reports to readers. READ MORE >>

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