TSA Detains Woman Over ‘Attitude’
TSA agents detained a woman for having the audacity to drink her water rather than hand it over for testing.
"The Volt as a brand has become politicized"
Is it possible to have the Volt conversation without it being about politics?
Romney, And The GOP, Still Haunted By The Legacy Of George W. Bush
The GOP still hasn’t dealt with the legacy of George W. Bush.
One Year Later, Study Finds No Harm To Military From DADT Repeal
Not surprisingly, a new study finds that repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has not caused any harm to the military.
Mitt Romney Killed Osama bin Laden!
6% of Ohio voters think Mitt Romney deserves more credit than the commander-in-chief for killing Osama bin Laden.
Paul Ryan Panders To Religious Right On School Prayer
For some reason, Paul Ryan decided to talk about school prayer this weekend.
Jimmy Carter Longest Serving Ex-President
Jimmy Carter’s ex-presidency has lasted the equivalent of 26 Iranian hostage crises.
Sharks With Frickin’ Legos
Spiegel has a photo gallery of novel ways to graphically illustrate the Euro crisis. My favorite:
An Attack On Iran Would Be A Major, Mistaken, War
An attack on Iran’s nuclear program would be far more complicated than a one-off attack.
Chicago’s Very Well Paid Teachers Go On Strike, Abandoning 400,000 Students
Largely because they are resisting efforts to hold them accountable for their performance, Chicago’s teachers are leaving 400,000 students locked out of school.
Mitt Romney’s Ridiculous “God” Attack On Obama And The Democrats
Over the weekend, Mitt Romney was sounding more like Rick Santorum than himself.
Romney And Ryan Not Providing Details About Their Tax Plan
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are refusing to provide significant details about their tax plan. That’s a mistake.
Shannon Eastin First Female NFL Ref
Shannon Eastin has become the first woman to officiate an NFL game, thanks to the lockout of the regular referees.
The Democratic Party Joins The GOP In Abandoning Civil Liberties
Based on its recently passed platform, the Democratic Party has given up any pretense of putting civil liberties ahead of “national security.”
Obama’s Convention Bounce Becoming More Apparent
If the first round of post-convention polling is correct, President Obama may be pulling away from Mitt Romney.
Three States Challenge DOMA on Estate Taxes
The Defense of Marriage Act is under challenge through a unique angle: estate taxes.
Political Conventions Prove Their Own Uselessness
The recent;y concluded party conventions are further evidence that the events have largely outlived their usefulness.
When It Comes To President Obama, Many Conservatives Are Living Inside A Bubble
The 2012 campaign is revealing once again that many conservatives have a view of President Obama not shared by the public at large.
George Takei Wonders What Happened To The Republicans Who Are Against Big Government
Hey GOP, Lt. Sulu has some questions for you.
Ann Romney’s Opinions About Birth Control Are Irrelevant To This Election
Ann Romney dodged questions from a reporter seeking her personal opinions on hot-button social issues. Good for her.
Shepard Fairey Gets 2 Years Probation in Obama Poster Coverup
Shepard Fairey, the artist who turned a generic AP photo of Barack Obama into an iconic painting, got a hefty punishment for lying to government investigators.
Mitt Romney’s Path To Victory: Incredibly Narrow, And Perhaps Impossible To Navigate
As the final stretch of the campaign begins in earnest, Mitt Romney faces a very difficult task.
Mitt Romney Vows To Continue The Same Failed War On Drugs Obama Is Fighting
When it comes to issues like medical marijuana, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are reading from the same playbook.
August Jobs Report Shows Continued Weakening Of Labor Market
Another bad jobs report threatens to undermine whatever good will the President had coming off the Democratic National Convention.
In Closing Speech, Obama Does What He Needed To Do
President Obama didn’t blow the doors off the Time Warner Cable Arena last night, but he didn’t need to.