Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46
Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is reportedly dead of a drug overdose at the age of 46.
Was Amanda Knox Subjected to “Double Jeopardy?” Don’t Be So Sure About It
The idea that Amanda Knox was subjected to what we consider “double jeopardy” doesn’t seem to withstand scrutiny.
Henry Waxman and What’s Wrong with Congress
Ordinarily, when a man retires from a job after four decades at the age of 75, the reason is self-evident.
A Basic Fact about the Minimum Wage
Please, for accuracy’s sake, figure inflation into discussions of the history of the minimum wage.
Most Americans Now See Iraq And Afghanistan Wars As Failures
Most Americans now see America’s decade of war as a failure.
Twice as Good with Half as Much
Ta-Nehisi Coates explores his complicated reaction to the first African-American president.
The House GOP’s Immigration Principles: A Good Start, But Can They Get Past The Tea Party?
The House GOP leadership’s principles are a good start, but it’s unclear if they can make it past the anti “amnesty” crowd that seems to dominate the GOP.
Women Make 77 Cents For Every Dollar Men Earn? Only If You Rely On Misleading Data
A commonly cited statistic in support of the “equal pay” argument does not stand up to scrutiny.
Initial Fourth Quarter GDP Report Sends Mixed Signals
Some good news, but also plenty of reason to worry about the future.
Mike Huckabee Climbs To Top In GOP 2016 Poll
Huckabee resurgent? A new poll makes the case, but it’s far too early to say.
President Obama Delivers Low-Key, Low-Ambition State Of The Union
The President’s sixth State Of The Union Address was fairly low-key.
The Constitution and the SOTU
One could argue the constitutional requirements of the SOTU are fulfilled on an onging basis.
The State Of The Union Is Pointless
Tonight, the American political system stops to engage in the biggest waste of time ever invented.
Dispute Involving Brain Dead Pregnant Woman Finally Comes To A Proper End
Marlise Munoz is finally at peace, but the law that kept her hooked up to machines for two months remains on the books.
Rand Paul: Bill Clinton’s Lewinsky Affair Relevant To 2016 Election
Rand Paul seems to think a 15 year old scandal is relevant to the 2016 Presidential race.
Ezra Klein and Matt Yglesias to Launch New Venture Doing News That Isn’t New
Ezra Klein has put out a teaser of the project that he left WaPo to pursue.
Does International Aid Work? Who Knows?
Two experts debate the topic, demonstrating how little we really know.