Veterans Write Shitty Novels, Too

It’s okay to criticize military veterans–even if you never served in the military.

Green Eyeshade War

Will a disagreement over accounting rules increase the bad feelings between China and the U. S.?

A Map Is Worth A Thousand Votes

Democrats are approaching an “Electoral College lock.” Republicans are trying to pick it.

Republicans Ignoring Political Reality In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

From a political point of view, the GOP’s position on taxes makes no sense at all.

DOMA, Double Standards, and the Military

Couples of the same sex can marry at the West Point chapel, they’re treated much differently under the Defense of Marriage Act.

Coaching Through Tragedy

How two head coaches got struggling NFL teams ready to play one day after the shocking death of a teammate.

Global Trends 2030

The National Intelligence Council has released its quadrennial strategic forecast, Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds.

Republicans Will Cave On Tax Hikes For High Income Earners

Whether it comes now or in January, President Obama is going to win the tax debate.

Poll: Americans Support Sacrifice For Others, Not Themselves

A new poll finds strong support for raising taxes on other people and staunch opposition to cutting programs that benefit themselves.

Pete Dawkins, Most Accomplished Heisman Winner Ever

The title of most impressive Heisman winner of all time goes to Pete Dawkins, who won the award in 1958.

Sophomore Johnny Manziel First Freshman to Win Heisman Trophy

Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy last night, becoming the first “freshman” to do so.

Dallas Cowboys Tragedy: Josh Brent Kills Jerry Brown in Drunken Crash

Another week, another innocent person killed by an NFL player.

George Zimmerman Files Defamation Suit Against NBC

George Zimmerman’s attorneys have filed a defamation lawsuit against NBC News.

Crist’s Choice and the US Party System

What Crist demonstrates about the US party system.

Pennsylvania Considers Electoral College Reform

Pennsylvania Republicans want to do the right thing for the wrong reason.

Fiscal Cliff Compromise

A outline of a deal both sides could live with.

Charlie Crist Officially a Democrat

Charlie Crist, run out of the Republican Party, is now a Democrat.

Footnoting Social Media

Blake Hounshell finds the footnotes in Andy Carvin’s latest book somewhat amusing:

Supreme Court To Hear Appeals In Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases

The issue of same-sex marriage will be before the Supreme Court early next year.

Michelle Obama Goes Too Far

Somebody drove a car into a McDonald’s in DC’s Adams Morgan neighborhood, prompting Ryan Lizza to quip, “This time Michelle Obama’s gone too far.”

Air Force Cracks Down On Objectification

The Air Force has a leadership crisis.

Eggnog Gestapo?

Why the bureaucratic tyrants at the FDA regulate your yuletide drinks.

Unemployment Rate Drops As Labor Force Participation Rate Falls Once Again

The truth behind today’s unemployment numbers.