- Israel launched airstrikes against Hamas security installations in the Gaza Strip, following yesterday's attack in southern Israel that left 8 Israelis dead.
- The UN human rights chief is urging the UN Security Council to take action against the Syrian government following several days of government violence. The call follows President Obama's call for President Assad to step down.
- A suicide bomber struck a mosque in the Khyber region of Pakistan killing 40. The attack was made more heinous, not only because it was an attack on the mosque, but also an attack on a mosque following Friday prayer during Ramadan. No group has claimed credit for the blast.
- Reflecting on Russia that threw off communism, nearly found democracy, but is backsliding into authoritarianism.
- Republican Congressmen are asking Gov. Perry to avoid rhetoric that suggest people are "treasonous" or that Obama isn't a patriot. Rep. Roskam (R-IL) said, "That's not something you want to lead with if you're trying to get independents to come your way." Your editor wonders which Republican primary Rep. Roskam is referring to in referencing outreach to independents.
- An exhibition game between the Georgetown Hoyas and a pro team in China ended in with a brawl yesterday.
Pundit's Corner
- Ezra Klein talks about how Hitler and monetary policy ended the Great Depression.
- Matt Yglesias reminds us that a smart, national regulation is better then a patchwork of state regulations.
- Baobab on economic development through beer in Ethiopia.
- A sad report from the American Immigration Lawyers Association reveals the ugly side of the ID laws in states like Arizona.
- Suzy Khimm shows us a chart that breaks down how much federal money flows to each state. This tempts your editor to ask Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia "can we have it back."
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