Obama Job Approval On Foreign Policy Hits Low In New Poll
President Obama is losing public support in the one area where he’s generally had broad support from the public in the past.
House GOP Rejects Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Likely Killing Any Reform
The latest House GOP pronouncements on immigration reform make it exceedingly unlikely that any bill will pass this year.
Did The Egyptian Military Set Morsi Up To Fail?
Certain aspects of Egyptian civic life have improved rapidly in the wake of the military coup, raising at least some questions about the events leading up to it.
Afghan Troops Can’t Maintain Humvees, Either
On the eve of transition to solo operations, Afghan forces can’t do basic logistical functions.
Special Ops Troops’ Marriages Shaky, Survey Shows
A state of perpetual war is incompatible with good mental health and stable family relationships.
Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’
Most deprived subcultures resent those among them who strive too hard to escape–much less succeed.
More Trouble For Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell
The drip, drip, drip in Richmond is turning into a flood.
Sarah Palin For Senate?
Sarah Palin hinted about running for Senate in Alaska. Most likely, she’s once again just teasing her supporters.
NBC Apologizes For Losing New Hampshire
The NBC News graphics department failed geography miserably. Here, Brian Williams and company admit the error with grace, charm, and good humor.
Monuments to Wasteful Spending in Afghanistan
The US military’s lavish new headquarters in Afghanistan has been completed just in time for our exit.
Pentagon’s Broken Payroll System
The military’s finance and accounting system has been dysfunctional for decades and is getting worse.
Harry Reid To Make Another Attempt At Filibuster Reform?
Harry Reid is supposedly making another run at filibuster reform.
Frustration With Karzai Pushing Obama Toward “Zero Option” In Afghanistan
Frustrations with the mercurial leader of Afghanistan may increase the pace of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Due Process When Everything Is A Crime
Glenn Reynolds has an interesting piece out today in the Columbia Law Review.
Legal Fight Against Same-Sex Marriage Moves To The States
The marriage equality battle is entering its next phase.
Can Rick Perry Be A Viable Candidate In 2016?
Could Rick Perry recover from his disastrous 2012 campaign to become a viable candidate?
Jay Rosen Retires From Criticizing CNN
The prominent media critic will no longer bother criticizing CNN for not living up to the standards of the profession.
Rise of the Warrior Cop
The paramilitarization of American law enforcement has had deadly consequences.
Privacy Group Petitions Supreme Court Over FISA Court
A privacy rights group has filed a Petition with the Supreme Court regarding recent actions by the FISA Court.
The Tiger or the Tiger: What’s Ahead for Egypt?
There is either a military government or an Islamist one in Egypt’s future.
We Don’t Have a Secretary of the Air Force
Michael Donley announced he was stepping down as Secretary of the Air force in April and did so in June. No replacement has been named.
Dempsey: Snowden Harmed Relations with Allies
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says revealing that the United States is spying on its allies has undermined their trust.
Eliot Spitzer Plots Return To Politics With Run For NYC Comptroller
Is 2013 the year of second acts in American politics? Eliot Spitzer seems to be the latest disgraced politician to hope that it is.
Flying On A Plane Is Safer Than It Has Ever Been
Despite yesterday’s tragic events in San Francisco, flying by plane remains the safest way to travel.
Who’s In Charge Of The FISA Court? John Roberts, And Apparently Just John Roberts
Chief Justice Roberts is the only person who gets to say who sits on the FISA Court.
Man Arrested For Refusing to Turn Off Electronic Equipment
Richard Calderoni was arrested after acting like a jerk on an airplane.