One Month?

Is Iran really just one month from producing a nuclear weapon?

Norman Geras, 1943-2013

Norman Geras, scholar and blogger extraordinaire, has passed.

Obama Didn’t Try To Scare Americans Over Syria, Except When He Did

:Like his predecessors, President Obama’s speech last night exaggerated the threat that Syria poses in order to sell his plan to American voters.

Brilliant

Question About Syria

Monkey Cage Moving to Washington Post

The award-winning political science group blog The Monkey Cage is moving under the masthead of the Washington Post:

Starting at Command and Staff College

Today will be my first day at Marine Command and Staff College.

Congrega Ut Regnes

Back to School

Your humble host is making a career move.

Joyner Unfair to Krugman

A decade ago. a certain New York Times columnist was more right than your humble host.

Quote Of The Day

Federal Workers Should Be Wary of Outside Employment During Furloughs

Federal workers are facing being laid off several days without pay; they’re being advised not to seek private sector employment to make up the difference.

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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?

Bacon Bacon Bacon Restaurant Smells Like Bacon

A San Francisco bacon restaurant smells like bacon. Thankfully, a compromise has been reached.

OTB Reader Survey Follow-Up

The OTB Reader Survey posted a week ago today generated a solid discussion.

Too Early for 2016 Talk?

We’re actually not speculating about who might be running any more than we used to.

OTB Reader Survey

We’re soliciting reader feedback on three related questions.