3 quarks daily: The vast majority of people now see Guantánamo as so illegitimate that it approaches absurdity.

Brad Setser: At least we know how the U.S. financed it's trade deficit in April (and March).

The Washington Independent: The Pentagon's numerous, pricey, high-tech failures triggered bipartisan disgust at a House hearing.

Respectful Insolence: Anti-vaccinational activism versus measles in the U.S.

Tennessee Guerilla Women: While misogyny rules in America, gender equality is a top priority in Spain

Catsandbeer: One of the most delusional denizens of Wingnuttia, Glenn Beck, has a simple request.