WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange emerged, at least electronically, from his hideout at the Ecuadoran embassy in London over the weekend. The occasion was a conversation with Australian comedian Chas Licciardello sponsored by the group Think Inc. The event was held in Sydney, ...read more

The incessant news coverage of the Casey Anthony case is another classic symptom of a deeply troubled news media system. I've only briefly skimmed the details of the case - it seems pretty horrific, and I don't pretend to know anywhere near enough to weigh in with an opinion - ...read more