The Parable of Jesus and the Rubber Chicken: What if Christ spoke at a Republican Party fund-raiser?, from Slate.

The War Pragmatists, from Daily Kos.

Quelle surprise! Iraqi women to be f***ed over!, from low culture.

Reasons To Go On Living: Does anyone believe in a "living Constitution" anymore?, from Slate.

What Does Democracy Look Like?: How to spot real change in the Middle East, from Slate.

The New Industry Standard: Why you may soon own Google, from Slate.

Should I Move to Amsterdam?: Weed, Tightwads, and Hookers, from Slate. Should I Move to Amsterdam?: Living the Dream, from Slate.

I Came, Eyesore, I Conquered: Perimeter security is ugly and may not keep us safe, from Slate.

What Are Supernotes?: The best fake money that money can buy, from Slate.

Louisiana getting fatter faster than other states: State rises to fourth place in nationwide obesity rankings, from the Shreveport Times, courtesy of Paul A.