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.
NATO Secretary-General: No Intervention In Syria
Yet another sign that international intervention in Syria is most likely never going to happen.
Virginia’s Foolish Personhood Law
Virginia has become the latest battleground for advocates of laws that define life as being at conception.
How Conservatives Have Moved The Goalposts On Same-Sex Marriage
When it comes to same-sex marriage, the right is fighting a losing battle.
Proposed Virginia Law Will Force Women To Undergo Invasive Ultrasound Examinations
A bill likely to become law in Virginia will require all women seeking abortions to undergo an invasive ultrasound examination.
Whitney Houston, Chris Christie, And America’s Obsession With Celebrity Worship
An object lesson in celebrity worship from the State of New Jersey.
The GOP’s Increasingly Weird Delegate Math
It’s looking increasingly unlikely that anyone will have the race for the nomination wrapped up any time soon.
China Is Not A Model For America, Or The World
China’s government may be more “efficient,” but it’s hardly a model for the rest of the world.
Rick Santorum: Let’s Talk About Sex
Meet Rick Santorum, who’s apparently running for Moralist In Chief.
Rising Gas Prices And The 2012 Elections
Rising prices at the pump could lead to problems at the voting booth.
Another Debt Ceiling Debacle Before The Election?
We may have to deal with the debt ceiling again before the November elections.