Newsweek Going All-Digital
Newsweek is joining US News in getting out of the printed magazine business, leaving Time as the last old American newsweekly standing.
Undecided Voters Aren’t Stupid and Have Opinions
John Sides argues that, contrary to popular conception, undecided voters are neither morons nor non-partisan.
FBI Sting Operation Nabs Another Supposed Terrorist
A Bangladeshi man was arrested yesterday in New York for an apparent plot to bomb Federal Buildings. The entire plot was an FBI sting operation.
China Is Every American Politician’s Favorite Scapegoat
American politicians are using China as a scapegoat for America’s problems.
Freedom Of Speech Under Attack
Increasingly, the right of people to speak is being sacrificed in the name of “tolerance” and “security.”
Intervening In Syria Would Be Suicidal
President Obama is keeping the conflict in Syria at arms length. That’s a good idea.
About That Libya Question In Last Night’s Debate
What’s the truth about last night’s debate exchange about Libya?
Obama Comes Back Strong But Debate’s Impact On Race Is Unclear
Last night’s debate was rough and tumble, but it’s unlikely to change the state of the race.
Second Presidential Debate Instant Reaction
President Obama stopped the bleeding from the first debate.
What Exactly Would Obama Do With A Second Term?
The President has yet to tell us what he would do with a Second Term.
Tonight’s “Town Hall” Debate Unlikely To Be A Game Changer
For all the hype, it’s unlikely that tonight’s debate will have the same impact as the October 3rd Debate.
Hamdan Conviction Overturned Years Too Late For Hamdan
Osama’s driver, who was convicted of only technical crimes, has had his conviction overturned on a technicality.
Military Donates Essentially No Money to Candidates
The Center for Responsive Politics touts “Overwhelming Support for Obama” among military donors. The numbers show something more interesting: those associated with the military don’t give money to political campaigns.
What You Think You Know About The Polls Isn’t Necessarily True
Once again, it seems necessary to debunk some commonly believed myths about polling.
Florida To Set Race-Based Academic Goals
Florida’s new education policy essentially assumes that minority students cannot do as well as their peers. That’s a mistake.
Exposed Reddit Troll Fired
As he himself predicted, Michael Brutsch, the 49-year-old financial services professional who spent hours each day posting vile content to Reddit, was fired mere hours after being exposed on Reddit.
Jihadists Getting Most Of The Weapons Going To Syrian Rebels
The worst elements among the Syrian rebels seem to be the ones getting the arms.
NATO Deserved Nobel More Than EU
My latest for The National Interest, “Why NATO Should Have Won the Nobel,” is out.