King & Spalding Withdraws From DOMA Defense. Thuggery? No, Just A Business Decision
A major law firm has withdrawn from defending DOMA in Court, and a public controversy has erupted.
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia’s Petition For Expedited Review Of ObamaCare Lawsuit
The challenges to the Affordable Care Act will remain in the Courts of Appeals for now, but they’re still on a pretty fast track.
Zsa Zsa Gabor Trying to Have Kid at 94
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s 67-year-old husband says he and the 94-year-old actress are seeking to have a child through a surrogate.
What Lessons Has The Economy Learned From 2008? Apparently None.
The systemic risks of financial institutions haven’t changed much since 2008.
Affordable Care Act Lawsuits On Track For Supreme Court Review In 2012
Given the schedule they’re on in the Courts of Appeals, it is likely that the Supreme Court will rule on one or more of the lawsuits challenging the Constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act just before the start of the 2012 campaign.
Stop Us Before We Eat Again: The Case Against Food Paternalism
They’re from the government, and they’re here to take that tasty snack out of your hands.
How Antonin Scalia May Save The Individual Mandate
A 2005 concurring opinion from Antonin Scalia may be the piece of legal reasoning that ultimately saves the Affordable Care Act in the Courts.
Where Are America’s Jobs?
What happened to the 15 million jobs that were supposed to be created in the past 10 years but weren’t?
The NFL Stadium Shakedown
The NFL’s “especially mercenary” push to extract new stadia from cities–even where the stadium’s practically brand-new.
Mitch McConnell: Defeating Obama In 2012 Crucial To GOP Agenda
Mitch McConnell made clear today that he’s targeting Barack Obama for defeat in two years.
Fredi Gonzalez New Braves Manager
As widely rumored, Fredi Gonzalez has been hired to manage the Atlanta Braves, following the retirement of the beloved Bobby Cox.
New York Times Shocked That Clarence Thomas’s Wife Has A Job
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s wife Virginia is under scrutiny ? Why ? Because she has a job.
Federal Court Upholds Constitutionality Of Health Insurance Mandates
The new health care law’s individual mandate has survived it’s first legal challenge, and that’s not really a surprise.
From The Office Of Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R., GA): “All Faggots Must Die”
A staffer for U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss left a threatening slur on an Internet discussion of the right of gays and lesbians to serve openly in the U.S. military.
Federal Workers Earn Twice Private Sector Counterparts?
The average federal government employee earns twice as much as the average private sector worker. An outrage? Not so much.
McMahon, Buck, Bennet Win, Georgia Governor’s Race Too Close To Call
Another round of primaries last night made the playing field for November just a little bit clearer to see.
Brett Favre Gets Old Before Our Eyes
I don’t think Brett Favre’s actually retiring this year. But, by the looks of him, he’s earned it.
The Shirley Sharrod/Racism Story: Much Less Than Meets The Eye ?
Journalism and the New Media combined in a feeding frenzy yesterday and a woman lost her job. She probably shouldn’t have.
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