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RealClearPolitics shares a New York Post opinion piece arguing that terrorists don't deserve the same rights as Americans. via The source of this content is RealClearPolitics.

This blog post discusses the demographics of cosmetic surgery patients, noting that about 70% earn less than $60,000 per year.

Preliminary results from an NBER paper suggest the No Child Left Behind Act improved 4th and 8th grade math scores, but not reading scores.

via Marginal REVOLUTION

Economist Steven Landsburg responds to parenting blogger Sierra Black's comment on the potential downsides of free trade, arguing that the benefits outweigh the risks. via The Big Questions

President Obama is expected to announce an increase of 32,000-35,000 troops in Afghanistan.

via The source of this content is HuffPost.

Dan Savage is not happy about a proposed provision that would allow health insurers to reimburse patients for the cost of prayer.

The U.S. Senate begins debate on health care reform, facing a challenging path to secure the 60 votes needed for passage. via reason.com

Disability benefits may be rescinded from a Canadian woman on leave for depression after her insurance agency found Facebook photos of her socializing. via Marginal Revolution.

French soccer scandal has erupted after Thierry Henry illegally used his hand to win the game.

Tyler Cowen critiques Matt Yglesias's defense of the Senate healthcare bill's fiscal responsibility. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

This weekend roundup post includes economics-focused content, covering topics like the Efficient Markets Hypothesis and healthcare.

Tim Cavanaugh wrote about a tense exchange between Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Rep. Kevin Brady where Geithner argues he can't be blamed for the economic state left by the Bush administration.

via Reason.com