Kristoff profiles two men who are attempting to combat religious extremism and global warming with small, grassroots programs. Do these drops in the bucket make a difference? I would like to think so, but my cynical side says no.

A podcast of Eric Hanushek talking about school finance.

Tim Gunn! (via Andrew Sullivan)

Congrats to Ianqui on the birth of Yo. Kisses on those chubby baby cheeks.