Posts by Doug Mataconis
About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Of Ruling Against Effort To Block Planned Parenthood Funding
The Supreme Court declined to accept an appeal of a case in which Indiana’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood had been blocked by a Federal Court.
America’s Problems Solved, Congress Now Wants To Change The Redskins’ Name
Apparently, our biggest problem in America is now the name of an NFL franchise.
McAuliffe Leading Virginia Governor’s Race Between Two Guys Voters Don’t Like
Virginia’s voters really don’t seem to like their choices for Governor.
Russia Sending Air Defense Weapons To Syria, Risking Confrontation With Israel
Signs and portents in the Middle East.
George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, And The Rules Of Evidence
It’s time to take a look at the pre-trial issues in what is likely to be the trial of the Summer of 2013.
Just Say No To Special Prosecutors
Republicans should reject the calls to call for a Special Prosecutor to investigate the unfolding scandals in Washington.
Bloggers, Media Shield Laws, And The First Amendment
Should bloggers be treated the same as “journalists” for the purpose of the protections granted by media shield laws?
Another Big Month Ahead For The Supreme Court
It’s going to be another eventful month for the Supreme Court.
The Obama Administration’s Leak Investigations Threaten Press Freedom
The Obama Administration’s aggressive pursuit of leaks is threatening freedom of the press.
Bob Dole Lambastes The GOP
Former Senator Bob Dole joins the list of those not too happy with the current state of the Republican Party.
Who Does The Bill Of Rights Protect? All Of Us
It’s a mistake to think of the Bill of Rights as only protecting people who are “innocent” or “guilty.” It exists to protect all of us.
Did The Pentagon Exaggerate The Effects of Sequestration?
The sequestration cuts are two months old, and it seems pretty clear that the claims of doom we heard before they went into effect were heavily exaggerated.
The Incredible Shrinking Federal Budget Deficit?
The Federal Budget Deficit appears headed in the right direction, for now.
The “Obama Scandals” Could Backfire On Republicans
The GOP’s latest investigatory crusade could end up backfiring on them.
The Kaitlyn Hunt Case: Teenage Romance Or Sexual Predator?
A case in Florida raises serious questions about the application of our sex offender laws.
Federal Judge Finds That Sheriff Joe Arpaio Violated Rights Of Latino Suspects
The man some of called America’s toughest Sheriff has been dealt a setback by a Federal Judge.
