For what it's worth, most states have recognized the chilling effect of open inquiries into a complainant's past sexual activity and have passed what are known as "rape shield" statutes, limiting a defendant's ability to introduce evidence of irrelevant sexual behavior (i.e., with someone other than the defendant, on…

That's because you (unlike W) were wise enough to realize that you don't rock the boat when a prospective employer has every incentive to toss you out of it.

A female friend of mine who taught computer science at a state university said that her strategy had been to take the first tenure-track job that met her…

You swear an oath to protect the Constitution and obey the lawful orders of the President and the officers in the chain of command above you. It's how any military subordinate to a democratically elected government has to work. If the civilian chain of command makes a poor choice, or the electorate can't be bothered…

Go down to your county or parish clerk of court's office and ask them what you need to do in order to place your rent in escrow until the problem is fixed. Usually, they will want to know that you have notified your landlord of the problem and given him a reasonable time to take action, which you usually prove with a…

Insofar as it's impossible to walk ten feet in this country without being assaulted by a dozen different corporate logos, I think it faithfully captures the moment.