“Universal Background Checks” Likely Unenforceable
President Obama’s idea of “universal background checks” isn’t nearly as simple as it sounds.
40 Years Later, Majority Opposes Overturning Roe v. Wade
40 years later, the public continues to support the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade.
Did Obama Use Kids As Political Props?
Some have criticized the President for delivering his gun control speech before a group of children.
Obama’s Gun Control Plan DOA In Congress?
Despite the push it’s likely to receive, most of President Obama’s gun control proposals will barely even see the light of day in Congress.
NRA ‘Target Practice’ Game Not NRA’s (Or, Maybe it Is)
It turns out, the NRA behind the game is not the National Rifle Association.
The Politics Of Gun Control
Based on the polls, the odds of some changes to America’s gun control laws will become law. It’s unlikely they’ll accomplish anything, though.
Guns and Preventing Tyranny
The notion that guns prevent tyranny is based on fantasy and movies, not reality.
A Credit Downgrade Warning Both Sides Should Listen To
Fitch is out this morning with a warning on the nation’s credit rating that both Republicans and Democrats need to listen to.
Republican Debt Ceiling Strategy Doomed To Fail
The GOP is following a strategy on the debt ceiling that cannot possibly succeed.
Malik Obama Running for Kenya Governorship
Amusing in light of the birther nonsense:Obama half brother Malik seeks Kenya governor’s office.
Marco Rubio’s Common Sense Immigration Reform Ideas
Marco Rubio has some good immigration reform ideas. Will his fellow Republicans listen to him?
Republicans Foolishly Risking Default To Prove A Political Point
Once again, the House GOP is risking sending the economy into the tank to prove a political point.
Jodie Foster Comes Out, Surprising Only John Hinckley
In news you’ve known for years, Jodie Foster has announced that she’s a lesbian.
The Platinum Coin Idea Is Officially Dead
The White House has shot down an idea that never deserved to be taken seriously.
Republican Foreign Policy in Name Only
Republican opposition to defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel reveals just how far the party’s thinking has drifted on foreign policy.
McCain and Hagel: United by Vietnam, Divided by Iraq
In “Veterans and Senate Buddies, Until Another War Split Them,” Elisabeth Bumiller profiles the relationship between Chuck Hagel and John McCain:
David Gregory Won’t Be Prosecuted for Technical Violation of DC Gun Law
David Gregory committed a technical violation of DC’s gun law to make a point on a national news show. Conservative gun control opponents are angry.
Gun Control Proponents Are About To Face Political Reality
The ultimate impact of the Newtown tragedy on the nation’s gun laws is likely to be very limited.
Jamelle Bouie’s TV Moving Dilemma
What does it mean to be privileged? It means not having to think about any of this, ever.
The Latest Crazy Solution To the Debt Ceiling: IOU’s
Welcome to the latest crazy scheme to avoid reality.
Obama Hit For Lack Of Diversity In Reshuffled Cabinet
President Obama is taking some heat over the fact that his Second Term cabinet selections have been very white and very male.
Zero U.S. Troops In Afghanistan After 2014 A Possibility
The idea of completely pulling out of Afghanistan after 2014 is very compelling.
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