Lunchtime Links

Obama will announce a national education initiative to help low-performing schools.

Dodd’s consumer protection plan may not actually protect consumers.

Europe could learn a thing or two from Alexander Hamilton.

Some Californians are pushing for less restrictive gun laws.

An emerging religious movement is taking on a bigger national profile.

Rahm Emanuel and Lindsey Graham’s friendship breaks through the polarized political environment.

A look at 10 green, innovative gadgets of the future.

Food: America’s newest religion.