Note from the Editor: In the tradition of “Congressman’s Corner,” Salty Eggs has invited Rep. Allen West to field questions from his South Florida constituents. Until we get a response to our query, we will do our best to answer questions on his behalf, based on what we know of his temperament and politics. Dear [...]
During his concession speech in Michigan on Tuesday night, Rick Santorum reminded his audience that, within a brief period, he’s gone from virtual unknown to viable contender for the GOP presidential nomination. “A month ago they didn’t know who we were,” he said. “But they do now!” The crowd went wild. Santorum basked in their [...]
In the fall 2011 issue of Ms. Magazine, Jessica Mack skillfully details advents in male birth control. Although serious research into male contraception has been going on for more than a half century, researchers have yet to discover something analogous to “the pill” for men. Mack points to the U.S. vasectomy rate — one in [...]
You already know this: while earning your college degree was informative and pleasant enough, plenty of us head in a different direction. Or maybe the experience wasn’t so awesome or helpful, but we’re sticking, steadfast and stubborn, to what we set out for in the first place. Joshua Miller, the executive director and founder of [...]
Venezuela has been in the media lately: following the death of Hugo Chávez, his chosen successor, Nicolas Maduro, beat challenger Henrique Capriles in the current election for presidency. It was a miniscule margin of a win—about 50.7%–and as of this write-up, a contested verdict. But if you’re the average United Statesian, you are less aware [...]
