interesting things
While the public’s increase in support for same-sex marriage has been exceptionally linear and steady, the number of senators endorsing it has increased at exponential rates. Can this be explained in a mathematical model?
via FiveThirtyEight http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/04/explaining-the-senates-surge-in-support-for-same-sex-marriage/
Some of Mitt Romney’s potential running mates are far more likely to help him win their home states than others. But how often would that change the Electoral College total in November?
via FiveThirtyEight http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/how-romneys-pick-of-a-running-mate-could-sway-the-outcome/
@fivethirtyeight: Here’s a non-empty gesture: How about donating this weekend’s box office proceeds to community mental health clinics?