First off, I want to link to reader Reece's critical response of Matt Yglesias's argument for a revamped liberal internationalism. In my opinion, Reece's critique gets right to the core of the issue.

The Zaftig Redhead gives us the history of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, up for a big cloture vote in the Senate tomorrow. Further evidence of the massive effort currently being undertaken by a radically conservative supreme court to roll back civil rights era gains.

Reader Theo exposes the fundamentally deceptive nature of the application process for Federal Student Aid.

Reader Bademus urges us to give some serious thought to Clinton's recent remarks concerning so-called "massive retaliation" against Iran.

Jon Gelberg sees in Bush's appearance on Deal or No Deal more evidence of the degree to which the president openly acknowledges the impunity with which he acts.

Finally, Brian Leung reports from the world of snarky fake news that Senator Clinton plans to fulfill her presidential duties, regardless of whether or not she is elected.