The Rectification of Names: Raging centrist.

Crooked Timber: "Baraye," a banned song about the protests in Iran, plus background on the lyrics.

Pharyngula: Finally firing a racist professor.

Darwinfish2: Vote early, count early.

Tax Policy Center: The tax debate is just beginning.

This installment by Batocchio. E-mail tips to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.