* Pacific Standard magazine — formerly Miller-McCune — is well worth reading for its focus on scientifically oriented policy reporting. Here, for example, is a post on Michael Tesler’s research on racism in the age of Obama.
* New Republic interview with Obama. He still seems to think more bully pulpit in his second term will help. My previous thoughts here.
* Jay Ulfelder on “advocascience” and conflicts of interest in comparative politics.
* How to report on the Sandy Hook truthers.
* Putting the polisci back in the politics of education.