New NSA Leaks Reveal Spying On European Union, European Allies
The latest NSA leaks are likely to prove to be diplomatically embarrassing.
New Jersey The Next Same-Sex Marriage Battleground?
People are looking to New Jersey as the next same-sex marriage battleground, but it’s not going to be an easy fight.
9th Circuit Lifts Stay, Same-Sex Marriages Resume In California
Faster than many expected, same-sex marriage became the law again in California late yesterday.
House Committee Claims Lois Lerner Waived Her Fifth Amendment Rights
Lois Lerner is likely headed back to Congress over the largely phony charge that she waived her Fifth Amendment rights.
Blackhawks Thank Bruins, Boston Residents for Sportsmanship
The owners of the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks took out a full page ad in today’s Boston Globe thanking their opponents and their home city for a classy and well-fought Finals
Employer Scores Religious Freedom Victory Against Contraceptive Coverage Mandate
An employer has scored a major victory in its fight against Obamacare’s contraceptive coverage mandate.
James Holmes to Be Harnessed to Floor During Aurora Massacre Trial
James Holmes will be shackled like animal during his murder trial for no apparent reason.
Prop. 8, DOMA, And Standing In The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s handling of standing in the two same-sex marriage cases likely seems contradictory to many outside observers.
Phyllis Schlafly: Latinos Don’t Understand The Bill Of Rights, Not Worth GOP Attention
Some really bad advice for the GOP.
California Balances Budget While Expanding Aid to Poor
Jerry Brown’s second go-round as governor has been very, very good to the Golden State.
Immigration Reform Bill Passes Senate, Faces Bleak Future In House
The Senate passed an immigration reform bill today, but it’s not going to go anywhere.
GOP Hawks Getting Worried About Rand Paul?
There seem to be some signs that defense hawks in the GOP are concerned about Rand Paul’s growing popularity in the party.
Two Excellent Summaries Of Recent IRS Developments
Looking for a quick overview of recent developments in the IRS Tea Party Scandal? Here are two links to help.
‘Sent From My iPhone’ Disclaimers Work
Those annoying “Sent from my iPhone” signature block disclaimers actually work.
Hutchins War Crimes Conviction Overturned; Implications for Manning
The conviction of Marine Sergeant Lawrence Hutchins III for war crimes in 2006 has been overturned.
What The Proposition 8 Ruling Means For California And The Country
The Court may have “punted” the Proposition 8 ruling, but it is likely to have a wide-ranging impact both in California and nationwide.
SECDEF Hagel on DOMA Ruling
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has wasted no time issuing a full-throated statement endorsing today’s DOMA ruling
Did SCOTUS Just Legalize Gay Marriage in All 50 States?
Absent DOMA, the Full Faith and Credit Clause would seem to make gay marriage legal across the land.
Supreme Court Declares Gays a Protected Class
The 5-4 ruling was much more sweeping than needed to strike down DOMA.
Crossfire Returns with New Hosts
CNN is reviving the Crossfire shoutfest with Newt Gingrich, S.E. Cupp, Stephanie Cutter, and Van Jones as hosts.
Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Dismisses Prop. 8 Appeal For Lack Of Standing
On the whole, a complete victory for advocates of same-sex marriage today at the Supreme Court.
First Quarter GDP Final Revision Puts Growth Below 2.0%
First Quarter economic growth was weaker than originally estimated. What that means for the future is unclear.
