The House of Representatives eliminated the filibuster way back in the 19th century, and somehow it managed to survive. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes 19th back century
Spoken language's elaborate rhythms and inflections convey more meaning per word than the printed word. Timothy Noah conveyelaborateinflection Change image and share on social
Customer service, they say, is dead. Actually, it isn't. It's just hiding behind a call center in Manila. Timothy Noah callcentercustomer Change image and share on social
If you want to slow medical inflation in the private sector, it makes sense to expand the government's investment in private health care. Timothy Noah careexpandgovernment Change image and share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social
The question is not whether Tibet should be independent but the extent of the autonomy that it is allowed. Tibet has been firmly ensconced as part of the Chinese empire since the Qing dynasty's military intervention in Tibet in the early 18th century. Martin Jacques 18thallowautonomy share on social
In reality, Afghanistan has functioned as a nation-state for more than two centuries, and its army and bureaucracy reach back to the 19th century. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon 19thafghanistanarmy Change image and share on social