WHAT '44' EDITOR GARANCE FRANKE-RUTA IS READING TODAY»
Text of Bernard Madoff's Court StatementAssociated Press | Law & Order has nothing on this allocution of crimes, dating back to the 90s, coupled with a statement of regret.
Jon Stewart's Jim Cramer InterviewYouTube/The Daily Show | In his latest stop hurting America moment, the comedian as newsmaker kicks of a populist tweetstorm, telling Cramer, "I understand you want to make finance entertaining, but it's not a f--king game."
Better and BrighterNew York Times: Domestic Disturbances | Online NYT culture columnist takes an unBrooksian look at the culture of Wall Street and how our values changed during the boom.
Obama Is on the Spot as Rulings Aid Gay PartnersNew York Times | Court rulings pit the Obama administration's Office of Personnel Management, soon to be run by a gay man who supports partner benefits for gay government workers, against a broadening of those very rules.
NPR Cancels Newspaper Subscriptions
Poynter Online | When even the media leaders encourage cost saving by cutting newspaper subscriptions, you know you really have to wonder if the daily paper on paper is fast becoming the new $4.00 latte.