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Sunday Reading

Surprise! Arnold Schwarzenegger favors altering the US constitution to legalize a foreign born presidency. If you didn't see that coming, you may also be shocked to note that even other governors want his autograph.

Andy Rooney shares what God told him about Pat Robertson and Mel Gibson.

The Treasury Department's new interpretation of an embargo rule makes it a crime to edit articles from embargoed countries, on the premise that his constitutes a service. Scientific publishers are upset by the decision, which they see as damaging to the free exchange of ideas and academic sharing.

According to the WaPo (registration now required, ******), the Edwards and Kerry campaigns are in bad financial straits. I feel for them.

American Street editorials on the future of the Deaniacs, and why in one author's opinion, marriage equality will win out.

Body and Soul on apostate Republicans.

Digby notes that practical jokes and political street theater might leave Republicans regretting the day they decided to have their convention in New York.

The Head Heeb notes that conspiracy laws were first enforced in England to prevent the formation of labor unions.

How to Save the World talks about the epic fight of the corporations vs. the people.

Making Light advises readers on how to get a good literary agent.

Orcinus attended an Eric Alterman town hall meeting where he discussed the coming money battle between the parties.

Pandagon's Ezra talks about why it's important to push for gay marriage now. He points out that whatever solution gets decided now, civil unions or full marriage, is likely to be with us for a very long time.

Rittenhouse editor James Capozzola needs your help. For all of us who've enjoyed his fine writing, it's time to chip in for the privilege. There's a PayPal link at the top of the sidebar, and if the Dean campaign has taught us anything, it's that lots of small donations can add up to a goodly sum.

See the Forest on the Democrats and free trade.

Whiskey Bar host Billmon points out the comments of a Vietnam veteran who spoke out against veterans against the war, but is now coming out against the Iraq war in language that bears a striking resemblance to the Vietnam critiques he formerly ridiculed. Also, it appears that Bush is preparing to pull a page from the Lyndon Johnson playbook in order to finance his war on the quiet. Note to country: Stop electing corrupt Texans to the presidency.