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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?

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.

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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.

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The “Obama Scandals” Could Backfire On Republicans

The GOP’s latest investigatory crusade could end up backfiring on them.

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.

Diving Deeper into the TIGTA IRS Audit

Inside the Treasury Department’s Inspector General for Tax Administration investigation into the IRS scandal.

Anthony Weiner: Yea, There Are Probably More Pictures Out There

Anthony Weiner’s campaign for Mayor Of New York isn’t exactly getting off on the right foot.

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Further Thoughts On The Fifth Amendment And Lois Lerner’s Supposed Waiver Of Privilege

Darrell Issa’s Committee seems headed for a battle over the Fifth Amendment.

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Scandals Having Seemingly No Impact On Public Opinion Of President Obama

So far, three weeks of bad news hasn’t really had much of an impact on the public’s view of how President Obama is handling his job.

How Apple Avoids Paying Taxes

The US Senate wants to know why Apple and other big technology companies are paying so little into the US Treasury.

Invoking The Fifth Amendment Is Not Evidence Of Wrongdoing

A top IRS official will reportedly invoke her 5th Amendment rights rather than testify before Congress tomorrow.

The Virginia GOP’s E.W. Jackson Problem

The Virginia GOP’s nominee for Lt. Governor could pose a problem for the party.

Christine Fox, ‘Top Gun,’ and the Casual Sexism of 1985

Christine Fox, the real-life inspiration for Charlie of “Top Gun,” and the casual sexism of 1985.

Only Obama Can Go To Morehouse

President Obama delivered another powerful speech on race.

More on the Costs of Higher Education

Tuition goes up as state funding goes down.

What “Breach Of National Security?”

Just how serious was the leak that the Associated Press reported on last May?

501(c)4 vs 501(c)3 vs 527

Almost no one can confidently explain, let alone define, the specifics of the 501(c)4 designation.

The Politics Of Scandal

President Obama faces some perilous times ahead now that his Administration is under fire.