On RCP, Cathy Young writes about libertarian opposition to the Civil Rights Act. She argues that though the view that the law should be repealed is not racially motivated, it is "utopian and reckless."

On RCW, Todd Crowell offers three reasons why Japanese leaders have such short tenures in office.

Art Spander writes on RCS about the fall of USC.

And, of course, today marks the start of the World Cup in South Africa. RCS has full coverage, starting with an interview with Sports Illustrated soccer writer Grant Wahl. Also, Steven and Harrison Stark preview the opening match between South Africa and Mexico, and the RCS staff makes its picks on the Sidelines blog.

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