“When Republicans say that Democrats ‘just don’t get it,’ this is the ‘it’ to which they refer. Conservative positions on gays, guns, god, and immigration must be understood as means to achieve one kind of morally ordered society. When Democrats try to explain away these positions using pop psychology they err, they alienate, and they earn the label ‘elitist.’ But how can Democrats learn to see – let alone respect – a moral order they regard as narrow-minded, racist, and dumb?
Tag: 09.09.08
Brazen Daytime Art Theft In L.A.
“Police detectives have issued an international alert for a dozen paintings by Marc Chagall, Diego Rivera and other masters that were stolen from the suburban [L.A.] home of an elderly couple during a daring daytime break-in. The paintings were worth millions of dollars and include rare works by early 20th century artists Emil Nolde and Kees van Dongen. A $200,000 reward was offered Tuesday for help in recovering the artwork.”
Government Report: Britain Needs More Ballet Dancers
Britain needs more math teachers, hovercraft officers and ballet dancers, according to a draft list of occupations with a shortage of workers published by a government advisory body on Tuesday.
The Tabloid Readers And The Royal Opera
When Tony Hall, the ROH’s executive director, came on stage to welcome the audience, he was also welcoming those watching the show live in 113 cinemas across the UK and abroad – a first for the ROH. The point was, he told me, to “start the season with almost an anti-gala, celebrating the new season with people who haven’t visited before”. He added: “This is not a stunt. We want it to be something long-lasting.”
Walker Center Hires New Chief Curator
Darsie Alexander, 43, has been at the Baltimore Museum of Art for eight years, beginning as associate curator in 2000 and serving as senior curator and head of the contemporary art department since 2005.
Why Architects Don’t Retire
“What is it with architects that they don’t–or can’t–retire? In part, it is the nature of their profession. Architecture is a delicate balancing act between practicality and artistry, and it takes a long time to master all the necessary technical skills as well as to learn how to successfully manipulate the thousands of details that compose even a small building.”
Are West End Actors Headed For A Strike?
“The union is understood to be making a last ditch effort to persuade managements, who are represented by the Society of London Theatre, to agree to a 44% minimum wage hike or else face industrial action.”
Can You Teach Your Kids Taste?
“Justin Davidson, a classical music critic for New York Magazine, ponders when, where and how kids learn to have taste in music and art. He talks about his quest to teach his 10-year-old son Milo about the finer things in life.”
NY Attorney General Investigating New Arbitron Radio Ratings
Andrew Cuomo “says his investigation will focus on whether Arbitron is properly measuring all listenership. He is asking Arbitron to supply all PPM-related records back to 2003. Arbitron has repeatedly said its PPM measurements reflect all communities accurately.”
Ailey Dancer Made To Dance At Airport Security
“A performer with the famed American Alvin Ailey dance troupe on Tuesday said he was twice forced to perform steps for Israeli airport security officers to prove his identity before he was permitted to enter the country.”