Speaking Fees of the Rich and Marginally Famous
In February, the Knight Foundation—a nonprofit devoted to the future of journalism—paid disgraced science writer Jonah Lehrer $20,000 to speak at a conference, only months after he was nailed for plagiarism and fabricating quotes. When the dollar amount became public, Knight apologized for rewarding bad behavior. But the fee itself wasn’t abnormal: Pretty much anyone with a smidgen of name-recognition can rake it in with canned speeches at conventions, graduations, and retreats—and you can find out how much many of them make on speaking bureaus’ websites.
Michele Bachmann’s recent announcement that she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House has already enticed half a dozen Minnesota Republicans to consider running—or officially declare—for her open seat in Minnesota's very conservative 6th Congressional District.
Why We Should Celebrate Leahy’s Same-Sex Immigration Amendment (Before It Inevitably Fails)
Yesterday evening, Senator Pat Leahy filed an amendment to the comprehensive immigration reform package that would allow citizens to petition for green cards for their foreign same-sex partners—just as straight couples can under current law. And if this sounds familiar, it’s because Leahy filed a very similar set of provisions in May, when immigration reform was before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
His track record is less than admirable.
The Amish Are Getting Fracked
Their religion prohibits lawsuits—and the energy companies know it
Their religion prohibits lawsuits—and the energy companies know it.
Women Politicians Deserve More Power to Craft Military Policy
Tuesday's sexual assault hearing is proof that male veterans shouldn't have a monopoly on such matters
Tuesday's sexual assault hearing is proof that male veterans shouldn't have a monopoly on such matters.
Gay-Rights Groups Gave Up Too Easily on Immigration Reform
And now Democrats will take them for granted
And now Democrats will take them for granted.
The Bad Lieutenant
E.W. Jackson could spell trouble for Ken Cuccinelli's gubernatorial run
E.W. Jackson could spell trouble for Ken Cuccinelli's gubernatorial run.
The many, many board seats of D.C.'s ultimate operator.
Is the 'Chilling Effect' Real?
National-security reporters on the impact of federal scrutiny
National-security reporters on the impact of federal scrutiny.
