Politicus USA: The West, TX explosion is a textbook case of the consequences of too-weak regulation.
The BQ Brew: A look at corporate colonization of public schools -- and the groups that are fighting back.
Buzzflash: The supposed case for austerity is now utterly in shreds.
Mad Kane: Inhofe thinks Obama wants all the bullets.
Blog round-up by Infidel753. Tips to mbru [at] crooksandliars [dot] com.