Quorum Rules

A commenter asks, “Why does Wisconsin have a quorum rule if not for situations like this?”

Want A Job: Give Us Your Facebook Password

Should employers be allowed to ask for your Facebook login as a condition of employment?

Redistribution from the Feds? Not Really.

There really isn’t a lot of redistribution happening in the United States.

The U.S. Government Exists Primarily To Write Checks And Redistribute Wealth

The primary job of the Federal Government today is to take money from Peter and give it to Paul.

Bahraini Security Forces Withdrawn from Pearl Square

The situation in Bahrain continues to evolve as the state has pulled back the stick.

Libya Update: At Least 84 Dead, Possibly Hundreds

The crackdown in Libya is turning into a massacre.

Elections Have Consequences

Republicans won the right to govern Wisconsin. What does that mean for Democrats?

Wisconsin’s Hemlock Revolution

In the Middle East, protesters are marching for democracy. In the Midwest, they’re protesting against it.

Congressman David Wu Urged to Get Psychiatric Help

Oregon Congressman David Wu was showing signs of mental breakdown during his recent re-election campaign.

Facebook Adds Gay Friendly Status Options

Facebook has come up with new settings to meet the needs of users in same-sex relationships.

Somali Pirates Seize American Yacht

The ongoing saga of piracy off the coast of Somali is about to get Americans’ attention again, as a yacht containing four U.S. citizens has been hijacked.

The Revolution Continues In Libya

The Gaddafi regime is facing its most serious challenge in its 41 year history.

1/12/1989 President Reagan salutes during an Armed Forces Salute to President Reagan and Nancy Reagan Andrews Air Force base in Camp Springs Maryland 1/12/1989 President Reagan salutes during an Armed Forces Salute to President Reagan and Nancy Reagan Andrews Air Force base in Camp Springs Maryland

Ronald Reagan America’s Greatest President?

In a new Gallup poll, Americans rank Ronald Reagan as America’s Greatest President.

Public Employee Bargaining Rights

The map of states which allow collective bargaining for public sector employees doesn’t match up well with the map of right-to-work states.

Alaska Governor Says He Won’t Comply With Federal Health Care Law

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell says he won’t comply with any of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, but his decision seems to rest of precarious legal ground.

Is Email Dead?

Is social media killing electronic mail?

Wisconsin Teacher Showdown

Neither side is covering themselves in glory in the battle over the Badger State budget.

More on Watson

Bahraini Forces Fire on the Crowd

The Bahraini state appears willing to continue to use force against its population.

Dozens Dead As Libya Cracks Down On Protesters

As in Baharain, the Libyan Government has reacted violently to the populist uprising sweeping the Arab world. The difference is the Libyans are doing it largely without anyone noticing

Unrest in Bahrain Continues

The unrest continues as those killed during protests are buried. Plus some facts about Bahrain.

Betty McCollum Gets Death Threats Over NASCAR Proposal

Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum has received death threats after questioning the wisdom of the U.S. Army sponsoring a NASCAR Sprint Cup team to the tune of $7 million a year.

Supporters Of Gay Marriage, DADT Repeal To Be Banned From CPAC

The social conservatives seems to have won the battle over CPAC.

National Drinking Habits

Americans drink less than Europeans and far less than Russians.