Federal Judge Strikes Down Virginia’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage
Another victory for marriage equality. This time from the state that gave us the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on interracial marriage.
Obama Ambassador Follies
President Obama is rewarding unqualified hacks who raised huge sums for his campaign with ambassadorships.
Obama’s Kill Rules Keeping Obama From Killing
President Obama’s new rules for killing Americans with drones are proving inconvenient.
Alexandros Petersen Killed in Taliban Attack
Dr. Alexandros Petersen, a scholar of Eurasian energy and a former colleague at the Atlantic Council, was killed in a bomb blast in Kabul.
What Happens Online Doesn’t Just Stay Online, Justine Sacco Edition
The danger of saying stupid things online apparently has not sunk in with some people.
Keith Richards on the Making of “Street Fighting Man”
WSJ’s Marc Myers has a fascinating chat with Keith Richards on the making of one of the Stones’ iconic tracks.
Report: Julian Assange Will Not Be Prosecuted In Connection With Manning Case
The Justice Department is reportedly not planning to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in connection with the Bradley Manning case.
Swiss Report Supports Theory Yasser Arafat Was Poisoned, But Doesn’t Prove It
Was Arafat poisoned? A new report raises some questions, but answers none of them conclusively.
Euro Zone Jobless Rate Remains At 12.5%, Solutions Seem Out Of Reach
The economy of the Euro Zone remains in quiet dire straits, unless you’re lucky enough to live in Germany.
Roger Goodell Wants NFL Expansion To Los Angeles And London
Roger Goodell wants to see the NFL expand to Los Angeles and London. One city seems like an obvious choice, the other not so much.
First-Semester Grad Student Upends Entire Field
Nick Brown spelled bullshit and managed to debunk an entire academic subfield.
Are The Russians About To Outsmart Obama And Kerry On Syria?
A throwaway comment by John Kerry in London has led to some interesting diplomatic developments.
Why Some Killing Matters More
Why are chemical weapons a “red line” in a war where so many have been killed?
How Times Have Changed: France, Not England, Joins US Coalition of Willing
Could anyone have imagined a decade ago a scenario when the United States would go to war with France by our side and England on the sidelines?
It’s Time For Congress To Debate The Wisdom Of Attacking Syria
Some Members of Congress are calling for a debate before any strikes on Syria. They’re absolutely right.
Former Obama Adviser Goes To Work For British Conservatives
The architect of President Obama’s re-election campaign is going to work for the Tories.
Gay Bars Boycott Russian Vodka
Gay bars around the world are banning Russian vodka to protest the lack of gay rights in that country.
Supreme Court’s Public Approval Sinking
A new poll shows public approval for the Supreme Court nearing a all-time low.
Obama Handing Out Ambassadorships To Top Donors And Friends, Just Like His Predecessors
President Obama has appointed a lot of donor’s and supporters to plumb Ambassadorial slots. That’s not at all unusual.
Twitter Study Misunderstands Twitter
A new study says Twitter doesn’t break news faster than the wires. But nobody claims it does.
The Fourth Of July And The Fourth Amendment
Contemporary Americans accept actions by the state that were once the cause for revolt.
U.S. Faces More Blowback Over Revelations Of Spying On Allies
The blowback from yesterday’s revelations about U.S. surveillance on European allies continues.
New NSA Leaks Reveal Spying On European Union, European Allies
The latest NSA leaks are likely to prove to be diplomatically embarrassing.
Report: Edward Snowden Charged With Espionage And Other Charges
Not surprisingly, Edward Snowden has been formally charged in connection with the leak of classified NSA documents.
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