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.
Are Mass Shootings Really On The Rise?
Obsessive media coverage makes us believe mass shootings are far more common than they actually are.
Boehner Puts Tax Rate Increases On The Table
The latest offer from John Boehner includes a significant concession.
America’s Deadliest School Massacre And The New Media World
Is it good to live in a world where news of a massacre can travel around the world in an instant?
Obama Administration Sending Mixed Signals On Marijuana
President Obama’s recent statements on the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington are not consistent with his own Administration’s policies.
Shots Fired At Connecticut Elementary School, Multiple Deaths Reported
Apparent tragedy at a Connecticut Elementary School.
House And Senate Incumbent Re-Election Rates Top 90%
If you’re a Member of Congress, the odds are pretty good that you’re going to stay one.
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.