Government
The Function of Laughter at the US Supreme Court
"I argue that laughter plays an important social and communicative function in Supreme Court oral arguments that enables advocates and justices to negotiate the complex institutional, social, and intellectual barriers to obtain brief moments of equality within the Courtroom" more »
Searching JFK's Digital Archive
Caroline Kennedy: "And as they discover the heroes of the civil rights movement, the pioneers of outer space, and the first Peace Corps volunteers, we hope they too are inspired to ask what they can do for their country." more »
In Oregon, a New Health Care Debate Awaits
"I’m a big supporter of the bill because, at the end of the day, people do have to have a way to pay for health care. You do have to have financial access. But there’s nothing in the bill that’s going to control costs" more »
Ben Speaks: The Economic Outlook and Monetary and Fiscal Policy
The pace of economic recovery seems likely to be moderately stronger in 2011 than it was in 2010 ... considerable time likely will be required before the unemployment rate has returned to a more normal level ... average hourly earnings have risen only 1.6 percent ... I hope that the Congress will seek reforms to the government's tax policies and spending priorities ... more »
