Sarah Palin: The Most Significant Woman Of The Past Decade? Hardly
Just how significant is Sarah Palin in the grand scheme of things?
Pakistan Boots U.S. From Drone Base We Weren’t Using Anyway
Our good ally Pakistan has publicly ordered us to leave a base used for “covert” CIA drone attacks.
Barack Obama Continues To Vote “Present” On Same-Sex Marriage
Not exactly an example of moral leadership.
Hybrid Cars, Rare Earth Elements, and Supply
President Obama wants a million hybrid cars on the road by 2015. That’s easier said than done.
The Balanced Budget Amendment Is A Bad Idea
House and Senate Republicans are pushing a Balanced Budget Amendment. It sounds like a good idea, but it isn’t.
New Commenting Features
As some have already noticed, we installed some new commenting plug-ins late yesterday adding some features that many have been requesting
Why Can Kids See Violence But Not Porn?
Is it worse for a child to see pornography or graphic violence?
Sixth Circuit Upholds Constitutionality Of Affordable Care Act
The first Appeals Court decision on the Affordable Care Act was a victory for the government.
Caffeine Makes Us Feel Better
Yet another study shows that people who drink diet soda actually gain weight. But it probably doesn’t matter, since that’s not why people drink them.
John Lennon, Closet Republican?
While his best-known solo effort was “anti-religious, anti-nationalistic, anti-conventional, [and] anti-capitalistic,” John Lennon became a Reagan Republican a few years later, his assistant claims.
If the U.S. Defaults, Eric Cantor Makes Money
If the U.S. defaults, Eric Cantor will make some money.
Bachmann, the Constitution, and Slavery
Bachmann’s views on the Founders and slavery are more significant than simply a question of how to classify John Quincy Adams.
Is The Debt Ceiling Unconstitutional?
Does a little known provision in the 14th Amendment make the entire debt ceiling debate irrelevant?
Tom Petty: Michele Bachmann Can’t Use ‘American Girl
When Tom Petty found out Michele Bachmann was using his “American Girl” to introduce campaign events, he issued a letter saying, in essence, “Don’t do me like that.”
In Which I Question Radley Balko’s Sincerity
Sure, Radley Balko has apologized to John Cole. But I don’t think he means it.
Tim Pawlenty’s Foreign Policy Speech And The Neocon Distortion Of Ronald Reagan’s Legacy
Tim Pawlenty’s foreign policy speech shows him siding with the hawks, and joining in the neocon distortion of Reagan’s legacy.
Choir Chastised for Singing National Anthem in US Capitol!
Alabama youth choir gets hand slapped for impromptu rendition of the national anthem.
Gallup Discovers The Obvious: Religious Americans More Likely To Be Republican
A new Gallup poll discovers something rather obvious, but there’s still a lesson for the GOP.
