Washington Spending in Perspective
What’s worse: Leon Panetta spending $860,000 in taxpayer money flying home? Or the GSA spending $823,000 on a conference?
Chair of House Subcommittee on Higher Education not a Fan of Student Loans
It would be nice if people in power would be a bit more introspective and thoughtful.
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.
Romney Scores Triple Primary Win, Santorum Campaign Becomes Quixotic Crusade
The race is over, Rick Santorum just won’t admit it.
America’s Prison Culture Destroying Our Future
We’re literally choosing locking up drug offenders over investing in our children.
Republicans Backing Away From Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage?
The GOP seems to be backing away from a position on same-sex marriage that was a prominent part of its message only a short time ago.
Santorum Scores Meaningless Win In Louisiana
Rick Santorum won Louisiana last night, but he’s still going to lose the race for the nomination.
Romney Wins Big In Illinois, And This Race Is (Almost) Over
Mitt Romney won big in Illinois last night, and moved a big step closer to wrapping this race up.
The GOP Has Lost The Argument Over The HHS Birth Control Mandate
The argument over contraceptive coverage mandates has not gone well for conservatives.
World’s Top Universities
Seven of the top ten and fifteen of the top twenty universities on the planet are American.
Why Do Republicans Hate Teleprompters So Much?
Republicans continue to harp on the fact that the President uses a TelePrompter.
Romney Fails To Deliver Knockout Punch, Will Still Win Nomination
The race will go on after Super Tuesday, but the outcome seems ineviable
The Junior Mints Are Too Damn High!
Movie theater snacks are expensive. This is not cause for a lawsuit.
Republican Candidates Trailing Obama Among Hispanics By Wide Margin
A new poll shows just how badly the GOP is doing among Hispanic voters.
Santorum Would Try To Nullify All Existing Gay Marriages
Rick Santorum wants to nullify nearly 200,000 marriages.
Another Step In The Right Direction On Marriage Equality
Another Federal Court rules in favor of marriage equality, and the biggest news is how unsurprising the outcome of the case is.
How Conservatives Have Moved The Goalposts On Same-Sex Marriage
When it comes to same-sex marriage, the right is fighting a losing battle.
China Is Not A Model For America, Or The World
China’s government may be more “efficient,” but it’s hardly a model for the rest of the world.
Contraceptive Coverage Rules: Not a New Thing
The issue of contraception coverage and religious charities is not a new one, despite the way it may sound.
Getting The State Out of The Marriage Business
Should we just hand “marriage” over to churches and have civil unions for everyone else?
A Path To A Brokered Convention?
One analyst sees a way that the current GOP race could indeed lead to a brokered convention.
Santorum Wins Three Races Nobody Pays Attention To
Rick Santorum swept three states that are off the media radar screen. Will it revive his campaign?
Florida Bill Would Ban Food Stamps For ‘Unhealthy’ Food
Once again, a government entity thinks the average person is too dumb to take care of themselves.
Federal Appeals Court Holds California Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
A victory for proponents of same-sex marriage today in the Ninth Circuit.
Obama Crusin’ For A November Bruisin’?
Things aren’t all sunshine and roses for the Obama 2012 campaign.
Obama Presidency Still Polarizing, Bipartisanship Still Dead
American politics is as polarized as ever, and it shows no signs of changing regardless of who wins in November.
Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio Warn Republicans On Losing Hispanic Voters
Two prominent Florida Republicans are warning their party about losing the support of the nation’s fastest growing ethnic group.
Bad Journalism, Or A Reason Not To Have Private Conversations In Public?
Should journalists report things they happen to overhear in a public place?
Christian Conservatives Have A Very Selective Memory Of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan wasn’t really much a of a “Christian Conservative.”
SOPA/PIPA Blackout Protests Lead Co-Sponsors To Jump Ship
Members of Congress are responding to the protests against SOPA and PIPA by withdrawing their support for the bills.
$4.00 Per Gallon Gas By Spring? Bye Bye Economic Recovery?
Higher gas prices in the spring could have an impact on the economy, and the election.
Mitt Romney Wins New Hampshire, Ron Paul Second, Race Nearly Over
A good night for Romney, a surprising showing for Ron Paul, and the first steps toward the end of the race for the Republican nomination.
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