Social Conservatives Make An Empty Threat
Social conservatives are seeing their clout slip away, but there’s not much they can do about it.
Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, And The Limits Of Propriety
The reaction to President Obama’s comments about Kamala Harris raise interesting questions about propriety in the modern world.
Who’s America’s Best Looking Attorney General?
President Obama says Kamala Harris is “by far the best-looking attorney general in the country.”
North Korea’s Bluster: How Should We Respond?
So what, exactly, is going on in North Korea? And how should we respond to Kim’s bluster?
DOMA Under Fire At The Supreme Court
The Defense Of Marriage Act didn’t fare very well during today’s Supreme Court oral arguments.
Supreme Court Puts California’s Proposition 8 In The Cross Hairs
Today’s hearing on Proposition 8 left some wondering if the Court may end up punting the case away.
A DOMA Confrontation was Inevitable
DOMA’s trip to SCOTUS was practically baked into the legislation.
The GOP’s Gay Marriage Problem
When it comes to same-sex marriage, the GOP finds itself on the horns of a dilemma.
LBJ Tapes: Nixon Sabotaged Vietnam Peace Talks
The final release of President Lyndon Johnson’s tape recordings reveals a bizarre plot.
National Security Letters Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled National Security Letters violate the First Amendment’s free speech guarantees.
Senator Rob Portman Comes Out In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage
Senator Rob Portman changes his position on same-sex marriage. Another sign of the times.
Does Rand Paul Have A Future In The GOP?
Rand Paul’s filibuster has made him a darling among conservatives but it may not last.
Feinstein: Veterans Shouldn’t Be Exempt From Assault Weapons Ban—Because PTSD
California’s senior senator comes to the right conclusion through the wrong reasoning.
Rise of the Megacommuter
About 8.1 percent of U.S. workers have commutes of 60 minutes or longer and nearly 600,000 have “megacommutes” of at least 90 minutes and 50 miles.
Mathematicians Solve Problem Solved Long Ago By Tradesman
Our eggheads isn’t as smart as they thinks.
Political Momentum For Gun Control Measures Appears To Be Stalling
The post-Newtown momentum for gun control has slowed significantly.
Obama Administration Urges SCOTUS To Strike Down Proposition 8
The Obama Administration has weighed in on the Supreme Court’s other high profile same-sex marriage case.
Naps, Breaks, and Vacations Key to Productive Workforce
Tony Schwartz says, “Relax! You’ll Be More Productive.”
Poor Pay High Taxes, If We Redefine ‘Taxes’
The American tax code contains perverse incentives and barriers to getting out of poverty.
Plastic Bag Bans Have Unintended Consequences
Ramesh Ponnuru considers “The Disgusting Consequences of Plastic-Bag Bans.”
Law School Applications Nearing 30 Year Low
Applications to America’s Law Schools are down, because the nature of the legal profession is changing.
Team Obama Helped Clinton Retire 2008 Campaign Debt
Obama’s fundraising team helped raise half a million dollars for Hillary Clinton.
GOP Swings And Misses At Clinton Benghazi Hearings
Despite some tough questions, Congressional Republicans didn’t land a glove on Secretary of State Clinton.
Bill Clinton Warns Democrats Against Overreaching On Gun Debate
Bill Clinton has a warning for his fellow Democrats.
NRA Calls Obama ‘Elitist Hypocrite’ in New Ad
The NRA is calling President Obama an “elitist hypocrite” for opposing armed guards in schools while sending his own girls to school with armed guards.
Atlantic Scientology Advertorial
Monday, The Atlantic published and took down a sponsored article from the church of Scientology. Yesterday, it admitted it had “screwed up.”
Corvette Stingray Redesign
For its 60th anniversary, Chevrolet has redesigned the Corvette for 2014. It looks surprisingly like a Corvette.
The Latest Crazy Solution To the Debt Ceiling: IOU’s
Welcome to the latest crazy scheme to avoid reality.
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