A Different Way Of Handling Disaster Relief
It’s time to start thinking outside the box when it comes to disaster relief.
Institutions Matter: Just Look at the Congress
Representative democracy is a process of delegation of power to agents who act on behalf of citizens. The process of delegation matters.
Social Class and Higher Education
A rich child is 45 percent more likely to earn a four-year college degree than a poor one.
The N.R.A.’s Bizarre Response To The Sandy Hook Shootings
The NRA’s response to the Sandy Hook shootings was bizarre to say the least.
Obama Re-Elected!
Six weeks ago, we held a non-binding referendum asking Americans who they’d like for president. Yesterday, the real election was held.
Transgender Woman Plays College Basketball to Little Controversy
Gabrielle Ludwig played college basketball as a man 25 years ago; now, she’s playing as a woman.
Obama Administration Sending Mixed Signals On Marijuana
President Obama’s recent statements on the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington are not consistent with his own Administration’s policies.
House And Senate Incumbent Re-Election Rates Top 90%
If you’re a Member of Congress, the odds are pretty good that you’re going to stay one.
A Map Is Worth A Thousand Votes
Democrats are approaching an “Electoral College lock.” Republicans are trying to pick it.
Sophomore Johnny Manziel First Freshman to Win Heisman Trophy
Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy last night, becoming the first “freshman” to do so.
Supreme Court To Hear Appeals In Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases
The issue of same-sex marriage will be before the Supreme Court early next year.
Supreme Court May Decide To Hear Same-Sex Marriage Cases This Week
Possibly a big week for the Supreme Court.
FBI, DOJ Knew About Petraeus Affair For Months
The David Petraeus/Paula Broadwell story gets curiouser.
The GOP Is Nearly Dead In California
Republicans used to dominate California. Now, they’re barely a factor in the state’s politics.
Unfortunately For the GOP, Democrats Have An Electoral College Advantage
The Democratic Party appears to have a lock on a substantial part of the Electoral College. That poses a problem for Republicans.
Marijuana Legalization Passes In Colorado And Washington
Two states have legalized marijuana, but before you light up you should know that there are some complications.
Why Romney?
Why I supported Mitt Romney despite his constant flip-flopping, fibbing, and fecklessness.
Same-Sex Marriage Wins At The Ballot Box
Voters in four states endorsed marriage equality yesterday.
Obama Holds Pennsylvania, Surprising No One But the Pundits
As most rational observers expected, President Obama has carried Pennsylvania, like every Democratic nominee four the last five cycles before him.
2012 Congressional Election Predictions
OTB bloggers give their best guesses on the House and Senate races.
Alabama Utility Crews Turned Away From Sandy Relief: Not Union [UPDATE: Not Exactly]
Utility crews from Alabama traveled to New Jersey to help get the power back on. They were turned away on account of not being unionized.
Self-Driving Cars Better Than You-Driving Cars
We are fast approaching an era where robot-driven cars will not only be practical but mandatory.
There’s No Good Reason To Get Rid Of The Electoral College
The arguments in favor of major changes in the way we elect our President are unpersuasive.
Romney and Obama Work for Every Vote, Especially in Small States (Oh, Wait…)
No, the electoral college does not encourage the candidates to pay special attention to the small states.
The 2000 Election All Over Again?
We could be headed for another extremely close election where the Electoral Vote and the Popular Vote disagree with each other.
Another Federal Court Of Appeals Strikes Down DOMA’s Section Three
Another loss in the Federal Courts for the Defense Of Marriage Act.
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