Sightings
The Moral Test by Donald M. Berwick
"Our quest — for health care that is just, safe, infinitely humane, and that takes only its fair share of our wealth — our quest may not be as magnificent as the quest for human rights or for a sustainable earth, but it is immensely worthy. You stand, though you did not choose it, at the crossroads of momentous change — at the threshold of majesty. And — frightened, fortunate, or both — you now have a chance to make what is possible real." more »
Barely Half of US Adults Are Married — A Record Low
Divorce is a factor in diminishing the share of adults who are currently married compared with 50 years ago. But divorce rates have leveled off in the past two decades after climbing through the 1960s and 1970s, so divorce plays less of a role than it used to more »
Shop at the Supreme Court
The cookbook in honor of Martin Ginsburg, the late spouse of Justice Ruth Ginsburg, Chef Supreme, led us to the Court's Historical Society site. It also features court-inspired jewelry, watches and games more »
Twitter and The Campaign Examined by Pew
Gingrich has had the most unflattering narrative in news coverage of any GOP contender during the 7 months of the study — 17% positive, 33% negative and 50% neutral. The most discussed GOP contender in the blogosphere has been Romney, Ron Paul the most favorably discussed. more »