Guns and Tribalism
Josh Marshall explains what it’s like to be a non-gun person in a very pro-gun culture.
NRA Calls Obama ‘Elitist Hypocrite’ in New Ad
The NRA is calling President Obama an “elitist hypocrite” for opposing armed guards in schools while sending his own girls to school with armed guards.
Atlantic Scientology Advertorial
Monday, The Atlantic published and took down a sponsored article from the church of Scientology. Yesterday, it admitted it had “screwed up.”
No Labels in Need of a Label
No Labels is attempting to relaunch itself after amounting to exactly nothing in the 2012 cycle. Let me save you the trouble: They won’t matter in 2014 or 2016, either.
Gun Control Proponents Are About To Face Political Reality
The ultimate impact of the Newtown tragedy on the nation’s gun laws is likely to be very limited.
The Latest Crazy Solution To the Debt Ceiling: IOU’s
Welcome to the latest crazy scheme to avoid reality.
Obama Hit For Lack Of Diversity In Reshuffled Cabinet
President Obama is taking some heat over the fact that his Second Term cabinet selections have been very white and very male.
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?