California Legislature Passes Bill Legalizing Physician Assisted Suicide
California’s legislature has approved a bill that would legalize physician assisted suicide in the nation’s largest state.
Voters Would Blame Republicans For Government Shutdown, Poll Shows
Some Republicans are threatening a government shutdown over funding of Planned Parenthood, but a new poll shows that it would be a big political risk for Republicans.
Another Troubling Police Encounter with a Black Motorist
A few days late, but a story worth noting if it has escaped notice.
‘Hillary Loses’ Scenario Demonstrates Why She Wins
A Republican political consultant says Hillary Clinton is in danger of losing the nomination.
Supreme Court Declines Review In Case Involving San Francisco Handgun Law
In a setback for the gun rights movement, the Supreme Court has let stand a San Francisco law that places tough restrictions on handgun ownership.
Americans Are Becoming More Liberal On Social Issues
A new poll shows that Americans have moved to the left on a wide variety of social issues.
Vast Majority Of Americans Support Physician-Assisted Suicide
A new poll shows that nearly seven in ten Americans believe that people who are terminally ill should be allowed to end their lives with the help of a doctor.
Meanwhile, In North Korea
North Korea now claims it has miniaturized nuclear warheads sufficienctly so that they can be placed on missiles. They also say they can launch missiles from submarines.
ISIS is What it Says it Is
The Atlantic has a fascinating cover story by Graeme Wood titled “What ISIS Really Wants.”
Only One Person Has ‘Blood On His Hands’ In The Deaths Of Officers Ramos And Liu, And He’s Already Dead
NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were shot dead while sitting in their patrol car In Brooklyn. And those suggesting that anyone other than the killer has “blood on their hands” are being absurd.
Sandy Hook Shooting Families File Legally Dubious Lawsuit Against AR-15 Manufacturer
The families of many of the Sandy Hook victims are seeking to have the manufacturer of the AR-15 held legally responsible for what happened. While understandable, their lawsuit is misplaced and largely without legal merit.
American Held By Cuba Released, U.S. And Cuba To Begin Talks On Normalizing Relations
An American freed from captivity, and potentially huge changes in America’s diplomatic and trade relationship with Cuba.
Taliban Attack On Pakistan Kills Up To 126, At Least 100 Children
A day of terror at a school in Pakistan.
On Ticking Time Bombs
The “ticking time bomb scenario” is a TV trope and, therefore, is a terrible guide for making policy.
More Americans Support Gun Rights Than Gun Control, New Poll Finds
As the second anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School approaches, a new poll finds that more Americans support gun rights than gun control.
With GOP Wins, The Tea Party v. Establishment Battle Moves Into The Halls Of Congress
The GOP’s big wins last week seem to be just guaranteeing that this year’s battle between the Tea Party and the “establishment” will continue.
Creigh Deeds One Year Later, And The Problems With Mental Health Care In The U.S.
Just over one year ago, Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds was attacked by his son, revealing problems with our mental health system that have yet to be adequately addressed.
Mississippi Supreme Court Rules Against Chris McDaniel In Dispute Over GOP Senate Primary
The most bizarre race of 2014 is finally over.
A 29 Year Old Woman Is Choosing To Die Rather Than Suffer Through Terminal Cancer
A 29 year old woman will end her life in less than a month. That should be her choice.
US Airstrikes Weaken ISIS, Strengthen Militias
Massive US intervention has for now liberated Amerli, averting humanitarian disaster. Another crisis looms.
Robin Williams Commits Suicide
A man who brought joy and laughter to millions has ended his own life because he was too depressed to go on.
James Brady’s Death Ruled A Homicide
Could John Hinckley, Jr. face murder charges 30 years after his attempted assassination of President Reagan?
Gaza Truce Ends As Hamas Refuses To Extend Humanitarian Ceasefire
Well, it was nice while it lasted.
72 Hour Gaza Ceasefire Collapses In Less Than Two Hours
A glimmer of hope in Gaza is quickly snuffed out.
The New York Times Endorses Marijuana Legalization
The Grey Lady sees the light on a major part of the War On Drugs.
Americans Divided On Israel’s Actions In Gaza
A new poll shows that Americans are divided over Israel’s actions in Gaza, but this most likely will not impact relations between the two countries.
Israel Rejects Temporary Cease Fire Plan As Gaza Conflict Continues To Rage
Hopes for a temporary respite in the Gaza conflict faded away today.
Rand Paul, Rick Perry Spar Over Foreign Policy
Rick Perry and Rand Paul are highlighting what looks to be a coming battle inside the GOP over foreign policy.
Israel Intensifies Attacks On Gaza, Hints At Ground Invasion
Things look to be going from bad to worse in Gaza.
ISIS Threatening To Open A New Front In Lebanon
Is ISIS about to make the situation in the Levant even worse?
Mississippi GOP Senate Primary Gets Even More Bizarre
Mississippi goes from bizarre to, well, even more bizarre.
Sarajevo and Europe, 100 Years Later
A century later, the shots fired in Sarajevo 100 years ago still echo.
Vast Majority Of Americans Support ‘Right To Die’
A new Gallup poll finds widespread support for individual choice when it comes to end of life decisions.
