In Memoriam, Gordon S. Wood
Wood’s interpretation of American history was both forward-looking and painstakingly committed to the truth.

With his sober and serious scholarship, the historian was among the last of his generation.
Wood’s interpretation of American history was both forward-looking and painstakingly committed to the truth.
6/10/1916: Justice Charles Evans Hughes resigns. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 10, 1916 appeared first on Reason.com.
Republicans on Capitol Hill and beyond have shifted their focus toward cutting fraud in government programs, an effort they hope will resonate with voters in November. Lawmakers have rolled out several bills related to stopping fraud in government programs. The raft of legislation adds to efforts by the Trump administration to crack down on fraud […]
Graham Platner made history on Tuesday, becoming the first vanity oysterman and Nazi-tattooed Hotchkiss attendee to win a major party's nomination for U.S. Senate while facing credible allegations of domestic abuse. Barring another unforeseen setback or two, Platner will square off against longtime Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) in the general election.
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith couldn't hide their reactions as Adam Silver weighed in beside them.
6/9/1970: Justice Harry Blackmun (no relation) takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: June 9, 1970 appeared first on Reason.com.
As a former NBA player, I know that criticism is part of the game. But in an age when players are under attack constantly, the Knick star is an example to us allThe entire basketball world is singing the praises of Jalen Brunson and rightfully so. He has led the Knicks to the NBA finals for the first time since 1999 and has united the entire city of New York in a unique way.On every New York street you can see people of every race, color, creed, nationality, religion, economic status and political affiliation unified in excitement as the team seek their first NBA title since 1973. While older Knicks fans break out their Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley and John Starks jerseys, younger fans have the names of Brunson, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns on their backs. Chants of “MVP!” fill the air in every New York borough every time Jalen Brunson steps up to the free-throw line. Knicks fans have staged watch parties on the sidewalks, in the parks, and on the corners. All of New York is, in the words of JadaKiss, “outside”. Continue reading...
A Mamdani-linked strategist helping Graham Platner is facing scrutiny after past writings about sharing explicit sexual images resurfaced amid the U.S. Senate race in Maine.