I'm going to be out reporting for most of today, so blogging is going to be slow. Here are some links to tide you over in the meantime: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak seems to have officially stepped down. The big "if" now seems to be whether or not the military will ultimately facilitate a transition to democracy, or restore the old regime in everything but name. Let's be clear though. Despite being forced out by several weeks of peaceful protests, the most miserable person on the planet is not Mubarak. It's Osama bin Laden. Over at Greg's place I write about how the GOP has dealt with birthers by embracing ironic post-birtherism, whereby birther sentiments are expressed through "jokes." This is a great way to get fired. Jack Goldsmith explains why Julian Assange shouldn't be tried. Anti-Wikileaks forces are targeting Glenn Greenwald. Charlie Savage with another reason to hate the State Secrets doctrine.
