The Debt Ceiling and the Remainder of the Fiscal Cliff
Are we really going to do this again? The answer appears to be yes.
Inside The Ridiculous Attempted Coup Against John Boehner
The attempted coup against John Boehner resembled something you’d see in a banana republic.
A Different Way Of Handling Disaster Relief
It’s time to start thinking outside the box when it comes to disaster relief.
Al Jazeera Buys Al Gore’s Current TV
Arab news giant Al-Jazeera is buying Al Gore’s failing Current TV network, hoping to get a bigger presence in the US cable market.
Chris Christie Slams House Republicans Over Sandy Relief Failure
Hell hath no fury like a Christie scorned.
Andrew Sullivan Gives The Boeing Back
The world’s most prolific blogger is leaving corporate media and opening the tip jar.
Judging The 2012 Preditions
Last January 1, some of us made a series of predictions. Here’s how we did.
A 2013 Reading Guide: Challenge Yourself
For the New Year, how about challenging your ideas just a little bit?
Jets’ McElroy Hid Concussion
New York Jets quarterback Greg McElroy was experiencing post-concussion syndrome but hid it from the team for days.
Has Social Media Taken The Sting Out Of Political Scandal?
Does the public still care about the personal transgressions of politicians? The evidence seems to suggest they don’t.
Jake Tapper Moves to CNN
Jake Tapper is moving to CNN, where he’ll host a daily show and run their political coverage.
Robert Bork Dead at 85
Robert Bork, the controversial jurist whose failed Supreme Court bid ushered in a new climate in American politics, has died at 85.
Are Mass Shootings Really On The Rise?
Obsessive media coverage makes us believe mass shootings are far more common than they actually are.
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.
Meaningful Action To Prevent More Tragedies Like This
Will the massacre of twenty children in a Connecticut elementary school mark a turning point in America’s gun culture? Don’t count on it.
America’s Deadliest School Massacre And The New Media World
Is it good to live in a world where news of a massacre can travel around the world in an instant?
Shots Fired At Connecticut Elementary School, Multiple Deaths Reported
Apparent tragedy at a Connecticut Elementary School.
Veterans Write Shitty Novels, Too
It’s okay to criticize military veterans–even if you never served in the military.
A Map Is Worth A Thousand Votes
Democrats are approaching an “Electoral College lock.” Republicans are trying to pick it.
George Zimmerman Files Defamation Suit Against NBC
George Zimmerman’s attorneys have filed a defamation lawsuit against NBC News.
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.
Drone Strike on Democracy
My first piece for the New York Daily News, “A Drone Strike on Democracy,” has posted.
Prestige Schools Dominate Academic Placement
Want to teach political science for a living? Go to one of a handful of top schools or don’t bother.
Man Bemoans Selfish Women Not Having Enough Kids
Ross Douthat says American women should stop being decadent and have more babies, explaining that raising children is easier than it used to be, so there’s really no excuse for women to be so selfish.
New York Post Publishes Photo of Man Killed by Subway Train
The New York Post splashed the photo of a man pushed in front of a train on their cover.
