Ezra Klein’s Wonkblog is out with an explanation for why one of the better if less-believable plot twists in Netflix’s new House of Cards series would never be allowed to happen in real life. In short, unless Frank Underwood’s brilliance manages to defy the laws of politics, the House leadership always is and always will … Read more
Felix Salmon of Reuters published a perceptive article today about how people can get re-inspired by education. Salmon equates what the Metropolitan Opera has done to make its “content” accessible to the direction higher education is taking. The Met offers a Live in HD series, radio broadcasts, and YouTube clips—all in addition to its premium … Read more
The Editorial Board of the Harvard Political Review is pleased to announce the launch of its newest blog, “The Short List.” This blog will be your one-stop source for the most scintillating, entertaining, and dynamic political content on the web. “The Short List” will feature a diverse slate of content on a daily basis, from humorous GIFs to … Read more
The Editorial Board of the Harvard Political Review is pleased to announce the launch of its newest blog, “The Short List.” This blog will be your one-stop source for the most scintillating, entertaining, and dynamic political content on the web. “The Short List” will feature a diverse slate of content on a daily basis, from humorous GIFs to … Read more
Michelle Obama just announced the Best Picture at the Oscars from the White House. For those who haven’t seen, she has been making the rounds in pop culture lately with this video from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon:
New York Times blogger Nate Silver, who correctly predicted all 50 states in the 2012 presidential election, has released his own forecast for the 85th Academy Awards. He has done this twice before, in 2009 and 2011, with a 75% success rate. He’s only 2 out of 4 right now with 2 major categories left, which … Read more