What we read while never watching replays again…
- The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two same-sex marriage cases. You may have noticed the effects on Facebook and Twitter. It’s worth revisiting how opinion has evolved on the issue (though Justice Scalia not so much).
- In honor of Opening Day, a fantasy draft of fantasy baseball players.
- Speaking of baseball, FanGraphs and Baseball Reference have finally put an end to this divisive WAR. Meanwhile, what do baseball stadiums do to housing costs?
- An oral history of one of March Madness’ defining moments.
- Buzz Bissinger is a shopaholic. Yes, that Buzz Bissinger. He’s in rehab.
- The NYPD’s stop-and-frisk policy is facing a court challenge. Don’t worry, though, they’ve got plenty more programs aimed at harassing disfavored ethnic groups!
- On the appalling consequences of three strikes laws in America’s vast prison system. Of course the courts do go easy on some people….
- Jay Caspian Kang on another school shooting.
- David Berman’s yearbook page.
- Is Garfield even supposed to be funny? And memorable lines from a comic strip that was.
- In search of people who actually hate Jennifer Lawrence, Vice called hate groups.