Rand Paul Wins Meaningless Straw Poll For Second Year

The votes are in. And the outcome is meaningless.

Millennials Lean Left, But Reject Political Parties

Young voters reject political parties to a greater extent than other voters, but on policy issues they trend Democratic

If Benghazi Doesn’t Damage Hillary Clinton Politically, What Would?

Is there anything that could stop the Clinton juggernaut?

HaHa Clinton-Dix Tired of Monica Lewinski Jokes

Worst part about being named HaHa Clinton-Dix? ‘The whole President Clinton thing with Monica Lewinsky’

Pentagon Defies Congress with Budget Request

Poking the eye of the institution that passes your budget is a bold choice.

Maduro isn’t Chavez

One thing is clear: Maduro lacks Chavez’s political skills.

Six Californias?

A rich guy wants to break up California.

Why Do American Politicians Wrap Themselves in ‘House of Cards’?

Peggy Noonan asks an interesting question.

The Problem with the House GOP’s Position on Immigration Reform in One Chart

Yes, the evidence shows you can trust Obama to enforce immigration laws.

Do Women Make Better Military Helicopter Pilots?

One in ten Army helicopter pilot is a woman, yet men account for 97% of injuries in helicopter accidents.

Basic Math and Representative Blackburn

Lack of understanding or basic dishonesty?

Rand Paul’s N.S.A. Lawsuit: Campaign Stunt Or Real Legal Threat? Does It Matter?

If something is going to be done about an out of control National Security State, it’ll be because the American people demand it.

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The Tea Party’s Position On The Debt Ceiling Is Fiscally And Politically Irresponsible

Refusing to raise the debt ceiling does nothing at all to control spending.

Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California Law On Carrying Guns In Public

Another Circuit Court finds that the Second Amendment protects a right to carry a weapon in public.

Ted Cruz Is Under Fire, And He Doesn’t Care

Ted Cruz keeps putting his own party in difficult situations, mostly because he has only his own ambition at heart.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Virginia’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage

Another victory for marriage equality. This time from the state that gave us the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on interracial marriage.

Facebook Sex Selection: It’s Complicated

“It’s complicated” has long been an option to describe one’s romantic status on Facebook. Now, it applies to one’s sex as well.

Explaining The Conservative Love Affair With Vladimir Putin: It’s All About Opposing Obama

The bizarre conservative love affair with Vladimir Putin continues.

New San Diego Mayor Is A Republican, But Not Exactly A Ted Cruz Republican

Kevin Faulconer proves that Republicans can win in California, but not if they follow the path laid out by the party’s far right wing.

Rush Limbaugh: Heterosexuals Under Attack By Homosexuals

Once again, Rush Limbaugh panders to the most pernicious of the right side of American politics.

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Congress Set To Do Basically Nothing For Rest Of 2014

Don’t expect much out of Congress for the rest of 2014, or for the two years after that either.

Nevada’s Attorney General And Governor Won’t Defend Law Against Same-Sex Marriage

The fight for marriage equality takes another step forward.

Obsessing Over Bill Clinton And Sex Would Be A Dumb 2016 Campaign Strategy For Republicans

Going after Hillary Clinton by attacking her husband won’t work.

Obama Administration Announces Yet Another Obamacare Delay

Another day, another delay

Boehner To Bring Clean Debt Ceiling Bill To Vote In House

Big news out of the House of Representatives