–Lynn on why some people are pro-choice on abortion but anti-gay marriage and the various meanings of “sodomy”

–Matt Yglesias on DC Statehood (bonus: a couple of nifty images of US flags with 51 stars from Yglesias commenters)

–Humane Society CEO Wayne Pacelle recently appeared on the Kojo Nnamdi show, an excellent program on DC’s NPR affiliate.

–The environmental movement’s curious reticence about meat

—Camassia and Hugo on faith and doubt

–Rod Dreher on the Jesus Prayer and mental stillness

–An quote on career and vocation from William Stringfellow

—Starbucks and “third wave” coffee culture

–Philosopher AC Grayling on animal research