Rolling Stone, Campus Rape, And A Collapse Of Journalistic Ethics
A review of Rolling Stone’s now discredited report of a sexual assault at the University of Virginia reveals a shocking failure of journalistic ethics.
Illinois Teens Charged As Child Pornographers In ‘Sexting’ Case
Another case of teenagers ‘sexting,’ another dumb overreaction by law enforcement.
Should Convicted Murderers Get Free Sex Changes?
A federal judge has ordered the people of California to foot the $100,000 bill for sexual reassignment surgery for someone serving a life sentence for murder.
Reactions To Iran Nuclear Deal About What You’d Expect
The Iranian nuclear accords are barely 24 hours old and some people have already made up their mind about them.
‘P5 Plus 1’ Talks Reach Framework Of Agreement On Iran’s Nuclear Program
Talks in Geneva have reached a framework agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program that, if it’s complied with, appears at first glance to be about the best deal available under the circumstances.
Jeb Bush Tops Latest Poll Of Republican 2016 Candidates
Jeb Bush is leading the latest poll of the 2016 Republican race and Ted Cruz has surged since he entered the race, but the race is just beginning.
Indiana Legislature To Vote On Revised RFRA Addressing Discrimination Concerns
Indiana’s RFRA will be amended to address most of the concerns of its opponents. That counts as a victory.
Will The GOP Drop Its Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage?
Some Republicans are trying to move their party in the right direction on marriage equality, but it’s unclear if they will succeed in the short term.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez Indicted On Corruption Charges
As expected, New Jersey’s senior Senator has been indicted.
Citing Fifth Amendment, Justice Department Declines To Prosecute Lois Lerner For Contempt
The Justice Department will not pursue contempt charges against Lois Lerner because it has determined that she did not waive her rights under the Fifth Amendment.
Most Cuban-Americans Support Obama’s Opening To Cuba
New polling on President Obama’s opening to Cuba is likely to surprise some, and disappoint others.
Rand Paul’s Pandering To Social Conservatives Likely To Turn Off Other Supporters
Rand Paul has been cozying up to social conservatives lately, but he risks alienating the people most likely to support his campaign for the White House.
Everyone Hates The Cable Company, But This One Isn’t Their Fault
A tale of Kafkaesque torture by Comcast Customer Service reveals that the person who really made the mistakes here was the homeowner.
The Bright Side of RFRA
We’re down to debating whether bigots should have to sell cakes to gay people.
RFRA Battle Moves Beyond Indiana
Arkansas, North Carolina, and Virginia may soon see the same battle over RFRA laws that is playing itself out in Indiana