Judicial Confirmation Crisis

The D.C. Circuit now has four vacancies out of eleven seats.

How the Quiet Car Explains the World

With “How the Quiet Car Explains the World,” Ta-Nehisi Coates has become an old white dude.

Hagel Halts Drone Medal

Chuck Hagel has cemented his legacy as the greatest Secretary of Defense ever.

Reflections on the Panama Canal

The Canal made a number of impressions.

North Korea Nullifies 1953 Armistice

Things are heating up on the Korean Peninsula again.

Not The Singularity: New Blog, Old Bloggers

Longtime blogger Steve Hynd has launched a new group blog called Not The Singularity.

Does Rand Paul Have A Future In The GOP?

Rand Paul’s filibuster has made him a darling among conservatives but it may not last.

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Paul Ryan’s Budget Plan Is Not Serious

The Chairman of the House Budget Committee is proposing a budget that is based largely on fantasy.

Republican Hill Staffers Jumping Ship

Frustrated Republican health care staffers are leaving the Hill for lucrative positions on K Street.

The Unanswered Question About Drones

Rand Paul’s questions about the nation’s drone war were only the beginning.

Feinstein: Veterans Shouldn’t Be Exempt From Assault Weapons Ban—Because PTSD

California’s senior senator comes to the right conclusion through the wrong reasoning.

February Jobs Report Mostly Positive, But Long Term Problems Remain

A somewhat good jobs report for February, but still no sign that the jobs recession is ending any time soon.

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Why Rand Paul’s Filibuster Mattered

Rand Paul’s filibuster is one that all American’s should thank him for that.

Joe Flacco Not Highest Paid Player (After Taxes)?

The Ravens quarterback cashed in after winning the Super Bowl. Now it’s Maryland’s turn.