Via /., a great article by singer/songwriter Janis Ian on the state of the music industry today. Bottom line: the labels are evil, downloads are good, and the RIAA doesn't have a clue.

Robert L. Borosage: The Conservative Bubble Boys. "It is no accident that the current wave of costly corporate scandals followed the rise of modern conservatism to political power two decades ago." Yes, it is Reagan's fault!