What We Missed

Dana Goldstein on “the test generation.”

Shakesville on American Idol’s racism and sexism run amuck.

Reflections on the story of Marie and Pierre Curie.

I wonder what David Simon would think of the fact that my cat is named Kima and I have a friend with a dog named, I kid you not, Barksdale.

Check out Echoing Green’s new book, Work on Purpose. Good stories, good jobs.

And, if you’re in the NYC-area, please don’t miss this amazing event on race and feminism tonight, featuring some of our very wise crew.