George Zimmerman Charged With Second Degree Murder In Trayvon Martin Shooting
It’s time to let the criminal justice system do its job.
What If Sarah Palin Had Run?
What would have happened if Sarah Palin had decided to run for the Republican nomination this year?
10 Felonies in 9 Hours
William Todd committed at least nine felonies in the span of ten hours in Nashville.
Court Rules That Accessing OTB At Work Isn’t A Federal Crime
A Federal Court rejects an effort to significantly expand the application of a law designed to target computer hacking.
Simpsons Home Town: Springfield, Oregon
Shockingly, the “Springfield” in the long-running sittcom “The Simpsons” is Springfield, Oregon, near where creator Matt Groening grew up.
What’s Next For Rick Santorum, And The Republican Party?
We may have Rick Santorum to deal with in 2016.
Romney Infographic: “Women & The Obama Economy”
The Romney campaign is pushing back on the “Republican War on Women” meme with this infographic on “Women & The Obama Economy.”
Allen West: 80 House Democrats Communists
In case you needed more evidence that Allen West is a batshit crazy, he’s spreading rumors that 80 House Democrats are members of the Communist Party.
Are Online Comments More Trouble Than They’re Worth?
Animal’s Joel Johnson declares “Comments are Bad Business for Online Media.”
Bloomberg Scooped Washington Post on Post’s Santorum Drop-Out Story
The Washington Post prematurely posted that Rick Santorum was dropping out of the race on its news wire and Bloomberg made the story viral while the Post was verifying its accuracy.
Darth Vader and Son – What If Darth Vader Was a Good Father?
Jeffrey Brown has a children’s book titled Darth Vader and Son scheduled for release on April 18.
George Zimmerman’s Lawyers Withdraw In Bizarre Press Conference
The George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin case takes yet another bizarre turn.
The Perils Of A Cashless Society
There are advantages to cash that electronic transactions cannot replicate.
Why Can’t Doctors Be On Time?
I have just, again, walked out of a doctor’s office after being kept waiting too long for an appointment.
Obama Administration: Buffett Rule About Fairness, Not Budget
The Obama administration admits its push for the “Buffett Rule” is not about dealing with our budget woes.
New Jersey Taking “Unused” Gift Card Balances After Two Years
Keep that gift card in your wallet too long and the government may come for it.
Why Susana Martinez Won’t Be Romney’s VP
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has really good reasons for not wanting to be Vice President.
Korean War MIA Patrick R. Glennon Identified
The body of Corporal Patrick R. Glennon will be returned to his family for burial, 52 years after he was declared missing in action in Korea.
Bill and Hillary Clinton 1975
Photo of Bill and Hillary Clinton taken in Fayetteville, Arksansas in 1975, the year they married.
Where Have the Thoughtful Conservatives Gone?
OTB’s comment section as a microcosm of the American political landscape.
America’s Spending Habits
At the apex of the last economic boom, we were spending far less as a percentage of our income on food, clothing, and transportation than our predecessors of half a century before, with the surplus going mostly to education and health care.
Lying About the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and the Tooth Fairy
Should you lie to your kids about holiday fantasy characters?
Two Blogospheres, Dated Research
Aaron Shaw and Yochai Benkler have an article in the current issue of American Behavioral Scientist titled “A Tale of Two Blogospheres : Discursive Practices on the Left and Right.”