FISA Court Does Job Congress Assigned It
Don’t blame “secret courts” for the government’s expanded spying on American citizens and allies.
Americans Getting Fatter But Still Hate Fat People
Two thirds of us are overweight but we still think fat people are pigs.
Joyner Unfair to Krugman
A decade ago. a certain New York Times columnist was more right than your humble host.
On The Coup In Egypt And The Future Of Democracy
The events of the last week in Egypt raise a whole host of questions.
Soccer Referee Beheaded After Stabbing Player
A Brazilian soccer referee was tortured and beheaded after fatally stabbing a player.
RIAA Takedown Strategy Backfires
The recording industry has sent its 25 millionth Google takedown notice, trying to kill links that sprung up because of earlier takedown notices.
John Kerry Boating During Egypt Coup
While the military was ousting Egypt’s democratically elected president, the US Secretary of State was on his yacht.
Tea Party Apparently Now Considers Stopping Immigration Reform Most Important Issue
Forget about the budget deficit and spending. The Tea Party apparently now considers stopping immigration reform to be its most important task.
French Decry U.S. Surveillance Programs, Are Discovered To Have Their Own Surveillance Program
The French were indignant about reports of the NSA’s surveillance programs. Now we know they have own of their own.
Police Take Over Private Home, Giving Rise To Possible Third Amendment Violation
A case from Nevada provides another example of police abuse, and a possible claim arising under the long-forgotten Third Amendment.
June Jobs Report Positive, But Not Spectacular
June’s Jobs Report was healthy, but the economy still needs to do better.
Ginsburg Resisting Retirement Pressure
Liberal leaders want Ruth Bader Ginsburg to retire so President Obama can appoint her successor. She wants to hang around another decade.
The Fourth Of July And The Fourth Amendment
Contemporary Americans accept actions by the state that were once the cause for revolt.
Reflections On The 4th Of July In Light Of The Coup In Egypt
Yesterday’s coup in Egypt, a day before we celebrate our own independence, reminds us of something else worth celebrating.
Notwithstanding Egypt, Coups Have Become Rare
Military coups used to be far more common than they are today.
U.S. Postal Service Is Logging All Mail For Law Enforcement
Every piece of mail you send and receive is being logged by the Postal Service.
Military Coup Underway In Egypt [Update: Morsi Deposed]
if reports are to be believed, there is a coup d’etat underway in Egypt.
Lois Lerner Will Testify If Granted Immunity
Not surprisingly, Lois Lerner’s attorney is saying his client will only testify under a grant of immunity.
The GOP’s Battle Plan Against Hillary: Arguing That “She’s Old?”
The GOP is going to have to come up with a lot more than just age if they end up facing off against Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Michigan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Takes Two Legal Hits Based On DOMA Ruling
The future legal impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage was on full display in two cases out of Michigan.
U.S. Faces More Blowback Over Revelations Of Spying On Allies
The blowback from yesterday’s revelations about U.S. surveillance on European allies continues.
Texas Abortion Bill Back Before The Legislature, And It Will Pass This Time
The Texas Legislature is putting up its controversial abortion bill again, but don’t expect things do end the way they did last week.