Fair and Unbalanced: The cases of both Russia and Iran show that sanctions and diplomacycan work -- provided Republicans don't gum up the works.

Lady Freethinker: A contemplated "gag law" in Arkansas could make it almost impossible to expose corporate wrongdoing.

Gin and Tacos: This kind of "humor" isn't funny, but it tells us a lot about the people who like it.

Stonekettle Station: The Iran letter may not be prosecutable, but it was betrayal of the country on a truly epic scale.

Blog round-up by Infidel753. Tips to mbru [at] crooksandliars [dot] com.