Republican Candidates Behind In Key Senate Races
It’s a bit too early for Republicans to be celebrating that Senate majority that so many people are predicting.
Rand Paul And Others On The Right Denounce Cliven Bundy
Cliven Bundy still has his defenders among the hardcore right, but many people have joined Kentucky’s junior Senator in throwing Cliven Bundy under the bus
Cliven Bundy on Race
Not only does the headline-making rancher have unique views on the nature of both grazing fees and the federal government, he has some positively retro (to use a kind word) views on race.
Almost All Of Syria’s Chemical Weapons Have Been Removed, Should Obama Get The Credit?
The removal of chemical weapons from Syria is nearly complete. Does Obama deserve credit for that?
Sunday Morning Talk Shows Are The Dinosaurs Of Political Media
Who watches Sunday morning talk shows anymore?
Even With Paywalls, Newspapers Are Still Bleeding Cash
Adding paywalls isn’t stopping the decline of the newspaper industry.
Chelsea Clinton Pregnancy Reveals Everything Bad About Political Media
Chelsea Clinton is pregnant, and once again America’s political pundits are making fools of themselves.
‘Like’ A Brand Online And Lose The Right To Sue
Interactions between consumers and businesses online are starting to have an impact on the legal system.
Edward Snowden Leaks Earn Pulitzer Prize For Washington Post, Guardian
Thanks to Edward Snowden, the Washington Post and the Guardian are Pulitzer Prize winners.
New York Times Discovers Adjunct Professors
The editorial board of the nation’s newspaper of record laments a quarter century-old trend.
An Airline Fee That’s Actually Reasonable
We should expect to pay more for the least undesirable seats.
Iraq Vet with Post-Traumatic Stress Kills Three, Wounds Sixteen at Fort Hood
Yesterday afternoon’s shooting spree at Fort Hood appears to be a related to post-traumatic stress.
Thinking about the Opposition in Venezuela
Some thoughts and links about the ongoing turmoil in Venezuela.
The Ukrainian Situation: I Yam What I Yam
There are lots of different ways of looking at the situation in Ukraine—historical, game theoretical, and interpersonal perspectives.
Garrick Utley Dead at 74
Veteran newsman Garrick Utley has died from prostate cancer at the age of 74.
The Problem with the House GOP’s Position on Immigration Reform in One Chart
Yes, the evidence shows you can trust Obama to enforce immigration laws.
N.F.L. Draft Prospect Michael Sam Comes Out As Gay
Michael Sam is gay.It didn’t matter to his University of Missouri teammates. Will it matter to the NFL?
ObamaCare Will Push 2 Million Out of Work! And That’s a Good Thing!
A CBO report on the Affordable Care Act is getting a polarized reading.
Middle Class Shopping Less at Lousy Stores, Eating Less at Lousy Restaurants
Demand for mid-range goods and services seems to be on the decline.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46
Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is reportedly dead of a drug overdose at the age of 46.
The House GOP’s Immigration Principles: A Good Start, But Can They Get Past The Tea Party?
The House GOP leadership’s principles are a good start, but it’s unclear if they can make it past the anti “amnesty” crowd that seems to dominate the GOP.
Initial Fourth Quarter GDP Report Sends Mixed Signals
Some good news, but also plenty of reason to worry about the future.
Ezra Klein Going Solo
Wonkblog’s founder is leaving the Washington Post to start a new media outlet of his own.
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.
In Marathon Presser, Christie Fires Top Aide, Expresses Embarrassment Over Bridge Scandal
At least initially, Chris Christie did what he needed to do to address a story that threatens to overwhelm his political future.
Chris Christie And The George Washington Bridge: Politics As Usual, Scandal, Or Much Ado About Very Little?
Will a couple closed lanes on the George Washington Bridge end up being a problem for New Jersey’s Chris Christie going forward?
Robert Gates Hits Obama, Biden, Clinton In New Book, But Will Americans Care?
A new book by former SecDef Robert Gates is making political waves in Washington power circles, but will it matter to ordinary Americans?
Al Qaeda Runs Falluja Now
If you’re still not convinced that we lost the war in Iraq, this should settle the argument.
New York Times: Time To Grant Clemency to Edward Snowden
The “paper of record” joins the call for some kind of deal with Edward Snowden.
Boehner Ready To Back Immigration Reform?
Has Speaker Boehner breathed new life into immigration reform in the House? Maybe.
New York Times Benghazi Story Gets Some Political And Journalistic Push Back
The New York Times Benghazi report raises as many questions as it purports to answer.
Would N.S.A. Data Mining Have Been Able To Stop 9/11?
.Many have tried to justify N.S.A. data mining on the theory that it could have prevented 9/11. Is that true?
Airline Passengers Are Revolting
Airlines are squeezing ever-larger passengers into ever-smaller spaces. Naturally, the passengers are taking it out on the other passengers.
Does Judge Leon’s Ruling On NSA Surveillance Vindicate Edward Snowden?
Does a determination that NSA data collection practices are likely unconstitutional mean that Edward Snowden’s actions were, in some sense, justified?
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