Good Reads

A few good reads for those who need help passing the time. Assembled for no other reason than that I was bored yesterday on my lunch break. Peruse at your leisure and enjoy…

The Boston Phoenix uses the Supreme General Court of Massachusetts as an example of the dangers of absolute power. This serves as a good reminder that Democrats can be just as bad as the GOP.

USA Today provides an interesting interpretation of where Hillary Clinton went wrong. The argument is that she has inadvertently become the incumbent.

Bill Simmons, who I blatantly stole the idea of a links column from, recommends that we all visit a rebuilding New Orleans. And then he discusses the NBA.

Lawrence O’Donnell shows us what a contested Democratic National Convention in Denver may look like. Everyone should read this. Writers, politicos, theatre people…everyone. I hope this movie gets made someday.

One positive result of this fiasco of a primary is my discovering, rediscovering, and finally appreciating Andrew Sullivan, Maureen Dowd, and Peggy Noonan. Here each gives their own account of why there is no good reason left to vote for Hillary.

And finally, the New York Post shares the story of a Red Sox fan having some fun at the expense of the new Yankee Stadium.