Federal Judge Upholds Individual Mandate By Eviscerating The Constitution
Judge Gladys Kessler upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate, but she did so by essentially ruling that the Interstate Commerce Clause means whatever Congress wants it to mean.
Obama’s State-Level Job Approval Polls And The 2012 Election
A new set of polls from Gallup show that President Obama is still looking good for re-election.
Mortgage Interest Deduction Favors Blue States
The home mortgage interest deduction benefits Democrat-voting states most! Is the fix in?
Republicans Propose $2.5 Trillion Spending Cuts
The Republican Study Committee has come up with some significant budget cuts.
When Compromise Is Immoral
150 years ago, President-Elect Abraham Lincoln was presented with a chance to avert Civil War. He passed it up, and we should be glad that he did.
Gravy Train About To End For The Washington, D.C. Area?
Some people in the D.C. area are worried that the Federal spending gravy train may be coming to an end. They should be.
What If Roe v. Wade Were Reversed? Europe Offers A Guide
A somewhat surprising court decision from the European Union gives a glimpse of what the situation in the United States would be if Roe v. Wade were overturned.
The Constitution, Politics, And The Eternal Hamiltonian-Jeffersonian Battle
Constitutional ambiguity is as old as, well, it’s as old as the Constitution itself
The Beginning Of The End Of Social Conservatism?
The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is a sign that the political ground is shifting. Will the GOP take notice?
Judicial Activism: It’s Not Just A River In Egypt
Judicial activism doesn’t mean “reaching a decision I don’t like.”
Driving-While-Texting Bans Don’t Work
A new study suggests that laws banning texting while driving don’t actually have any impact on accident rates.
Fenty Ouster A Black Tea Party
The Tea Party movement and the populist backlash against DC mayor Adrian Fenty are a sign that things are changing so fast that a lot of people simply can’t adjust.
Teachers Unions vs. Education
DC schools superintendent Michelle Rhee has radically transformed the system for the better. Naturally, the teachers unions want her gone.
Adrian Fenty Good Mayor, Bad Candidate
Affluent whites are astounded that Adrian Fenty appears about to lose his bid for re-election as DC’s mayor. But the majority black population is less than thrilled with his tenure.
Secret to Wealth Discovered!
Americans who earn a lot of money disproportionately live in a tiny number of states and are married to other high-earners.
Tea Party Guide To D.C.: Avoid Green And Yellow Lines
The Tea Party is coming to Washington, D.C. on Saturday for a Glenn Beck rally and one travel guide is warning them to stay away from certain parts of the city. Subtle racism ? No, it’s common sense.
DC Traffic Guide
A helpful guide to the pleasures of navigating our nation’s capital by car, bike, or foot.
In Defense Of The Electoral College
The Electoral College is the worst way to elect a President, except for all the others.
National Popular Vote Initiative Passes in Mass.
Massachusetts becomes the latest state to join in the National Popular Vote initiative.
Massachussets Approves Electoral College Bypass
Massachusetts will become the latest state to join the National Popular Vote movement, a compact wherein states throw their Electoral College votes to the nationwide winner once enough states agree to ensure that outcome.
Almost Everything You Know About The Supreme Court Is Wrong
Not surprisingly, American’s partisan views on the Supreme Court are pretty much wrong.
Supreme Court Holds 2nd Amendment Applies To The States
The Supreme Court resolved a 100+ year old Constitutional ambiguity today, but the legal issues surrounding gun control remain as murky as ever.
New Poll Shows Americans Don’t Know Much About The Judiciary
When it comes to the Supreme Court, most Americans have no idea what they’re talking about.
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