Will attacks anti corruption limits on political speech
George Will reviews Zephyr Teachout’s argument that anti corruption should outweigh First Amendment limits, urging restraint on expanding government power to regulate political speech. He notes frequent references to corruption as self serving behavior and warns against enlarging government to police speech across factions and interests.
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Conventions, Moon Goals, and Notable Birthdays Today
In 1787 the Constitutional Convention convened in Philadelphia with George Washington presiding. In 1961 JFK announced goal to land a man on the moon. Births include Ralph Waldo Emerson Miles Davis Robert Ludlum Sir Ian McKellen Mike Myers Anne Heche. Moon phase between May 24 new moon and May 30 first quarter.
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Thorny crown for Miss California
The piece argues for judging Miss California on views not looks and defends free speech against private-sector discrimination. It critiques liberal intolerance, cites Hollywood blacklist history, and questions where to draw the line on bigotry while urging tolerance.
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Fat the rebel cookbook defies fat fear with savory claims
D.L. Stewart reviews Jennifer McLagan’s Fat, a 232 page defense of animal fats including bacon duck and chicken fat. The author argues fat fuels energy and supports the immune system while nutrition guidance remains complex and inconsistent. The piece notes the book’s playful tone and provocative stance against fat bans.
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