Pennsylvania Sues NCAA Over Penn State Sanctions

For some reason, Pennsylvania’s Governor has chosen to reopen the wounds from the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Chris Christie Slams House Republicans Over Sandy Relief Failure

Hell hath no fury like a Christie scorned.

Andrew Sullivan Gives The Boeing Back

The world’s most prolific blogger is leaving corporate media and opening the tip jar.

Fuck You, He Explained

Apparently, John Boehner was somewhat displeased with the negotiating process.

Congress Jumps Off Fiscal Cliff, Pulls Parachute Rip Cord

Our politicians have averted an artificial crisis of their own making. The next one’s in two months.

The Art Of Compromise

You can’t always get what you want.

Over The Fiscal Cliff, Sort Of

Automatic tax hikes and spending cuts took effect at midnight. A deal involving the executive and half of the legislative branch could largely reverse them.

Judging The 2012 Preditions

Last January 1, some of us made a series of predictions. Here’s how we did.

Worst Holiday Ever

The Year in Memes

A 2013 Reading Guide: Challenge Yourself

For the New Year, how about challenging your ideas just a little bit?

The Tea Party Takes a Hit

The Tea Party guys had a bad year.

Obama’s Meet the Press Interview

Obama shows some spine.

Giving ‘Disposable Razor’ a New Meaning

Electric shavers have come down in price so much that it’s cheaper to buy a new one than a replacement head for your old one.

100th Anniversary of the Blues

The Blues began a century ago yesterday, with the release of WC Handy’s “Memphis Blues.”

Administrative Bloat at America’s Colleges and Universities

One major factor in the skyrocketing cost of a college education in America is a huge increase in overhead costs.

President Bush 41 Out of Intensive Care

President George H. W. Bush has been moved out of the intensive care unit and seems to be improving nicely.

Institutions Matter: Just Look at the Congress

Representative democracy is a process of delegation of power to agents who act on behalf of citizens. The process of delegation matters.

Congressional Gridlock And The Disappearing Swing District

There are very rational reasons behind the current gridlock on Capitol Hill.

Jets’ McElroy Hid Concussion

New York Jets quarterback Greg McElroy was experiencing post-concussion syndrome but hid it from the team for days.

Norman Schwarzkopf Dead at 78

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander during Operation Desert Storm, has died at the age of 78.