Two bits of good news:

The Euston Manifesto (which I noticed, as I’m sure many of you did, over in The Corner). I need to read through it more carefully, but this declaration of democratic, progressive principles is well worth contemplation. Update: Another view (and a funny one, at that). And you can also read Publicola’s unfettered views on the subject (he plays nice when he comes here because he knows I’ll buy his dates drinks whenever the next bash rolls around).

The return of Oscar Jr, who is simply always worth reading. Welcome back.