Sequester Could Devastate Scientific Research

The head men of the three most prestigious US national laboratories say the sequester will devastate scientific research in this country for decades to come.

LBJ Tapes: Nixon Sabotaged Vietnam Peace Talks

The final release of President Lyndon Johnson’s tape recordings reveals a bizarre plot.

LBJ Considered Hijacking 1968 Convention

President Lyndon Johnson considered flying to the 1968 convention and offering himself up for re-nomination.

Rand Paul Wins Meaningless CPAC Straw Poll

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul won a completely meaningless straw poll.

National Security Letters Ruled Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled National Security Letters violate the First Amendment’s free speech guarantees.

Understanding History: The Argentine Military Regime

Providing a little context for Pope Francis’ background+Erick Erickson needs to learn a little history.

Matt Lauer to Replace Alex Trebek on Jeopardy?

The New York Post reports that Today host Matt Lauer is the leading contender to replace Alex Trebek on Jeopardy.

Can We Really Get Government Out Of Marriage?

Is the answer to the same-sex marriage debate as simple as getting the government out of the marriage business, or is it more complicated?

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Senator Rob Portman Comes Out In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage

Senator Rob Portman changes his position on same-sex marriage. Another sign of the times.

Judicial Confirmation Crisis

The D.C. Circuit now has four vacancies out of eleven seats.

How the Quiet Car Explains the World

With “How the Quiet Car Explains the World,” Ta-Nehisi Coates has become an old white dude.

Hagel Halts Drone Medal

Chuck Hagel has cemented his legacy as the greatest Secretary of Defense ever.

Reflections on the Panama Canal

The Canal made a number of impressions.

North Korea Nullifies 1953 Armistice

Things are heating up on the Korean Peninsula again.

Not The Singularity: New Blog, Old Bloggers

Longtime blogger Steve Hynd has launched a new group blog called Not The Singularity.