1. Undistilled arrogance and horrible confusion defending unrestricted access to Plan B pill

Putting Politics Ahead of Science, New York Times (Editorial)

U.S. to Defend Age Limits on Morning-After Pill Sales, New York Times (Pam Belluck and Michael D Shear)

Prude or prudent? The debate over access to Plan B, Washington Post (Kathleen Parker)

2. Rhode Island the 10th…

Story 1 – ‘The Feminine Mystique’ turns 50

Looking Back at a Domestic Cri de Coeur, New York Times (Janet Maslin)

‘The Feminine Mystique’ at 50, New York Times (Gail Collins)

Story 2 – The Social Scourge of Gambling

San Diego Ex-Mayor Confronts $1 Billion Gambling Problem, New York Times (Jennifer Medina)

Tech Industry Sets Its Sights on Gambling, New…

Story 1 – Research to resume on deadly flu virus – a recipe for human insanity

Research to Resume on Modified, Deadlier Bird Flu, New York Times (Denise Grady)

Story 2 – Organized labor losing members – a major cultural realignment

Organized Labor Loses Members, Wall Street Journal (Melanie Trottman)

Story 3 – Insatiable appetite for gambling doesn’t…

In Gambling, Even The Winners Lose… It’s Official, The End Of The World Is Not Here, Despite “Mass Psychosis”… Washington Considers Capping Deductions For Charity – Is The Cost Greater Than The Benefit?… In New York Times, Gay Marriage Announcements Reflect Increasing Normalization… In San Fransisco, Even Banning Public Nudity Is Unwelcome

Governments Prey On Citizens Through Powerball… A Financial Question Or A Matter Of Life And Death?… Unreliable Abortion Stats And A Necessary Fight… An Actor That Wants You To Stop Watching His “Raunchy” Show… The Bounce House “Epidemic” And The Quest For Safety

Cities Balk As Federal Law On Marijuana Is Enforced… The New Pot Barons: Businessmen Bank On Marijuana… Medical Marijuana: Will Colorado’s “Green Rush” Last?… Prince George’s Residents, We Can’t Gamble With Our Future… Dramatically Remaking The Size And Character Of American Government …

Academics Still Shell Out for Obama… School Dress Codes Aren’t Just For Students Anymore… States Up The Ante In Bid To Lure Other States’ Bettors

Jerry Sandusky’s Child Sexual Abuse Trial Begins… Predicts End Is Near On Debate Over Evolution… Gambling Group Gave $2 Million To A Cuomo Ally… Gov. Cuomo And The Committee… Casinos Chase Bettors Home To Suburbs… 50 Years After Threesome’s Fabled Escape From Alcatraz