Crossfire Canceled Again
CNN’s effort to bring back a show that had outlived its prime years ago has, predictably, failed.
Republican Ad In Nebraska House Race Brings Up Memories Of Willie Horton
Everything old is new again.
Are Billionaires Replacing Political Parties?
Rich guys are backing organizations that are taking over traditional party functions. Is that a problem?
CBS Announces Streaming Service, And Cutting The Cord Starts To Become Easier
One day after HBO, CBS announces its own streaming service. And the future approaches just a little bit faster.
Wendy Davis’s Campaign Takes The Low Road
The nastiest campaign ad of the 2014 cycle is here, and Wendy Davis should be ashamed of it.
A Surprise Brewing In South Dakota’s Senate Race?
Is former Senator Larry Pressler surging in his Independent bid to win back his old Senate seat?
About That Poll Showing Alison Lundergan Grimes Leading Mitch McConnell
Could Alison Lundergran Grimes be surging? Maybe, but we’ll need more evidence to be sure.
F.C.C. Set To Ban The Word “Redskins” From The Airwaves?
The F.C.C. will be considering a petition to ban the word “Redskins” from the airwaves.
‘Tom and Jerry’ Cartoons Get ‘Racial Prejudice’ Warning
The classic “Tom and Jerry” cartoons of the 1940s and 1950s come with a “racial prejudice” warning from Amazon.
F.C.C. Eliminates Sports Blackout Rule Over N.F.L Objections
A long standing rule is finally repealed, but it’s not likely to change your viewing choices.
Weekly Standard Columnist Ends Up On TSA Watch List For No Rational Reason
The TSA is up to its usual shenanigans.
Mitt Romney 2016? Maybe More Likely Than We’ve Been Thinking
While it still seems unlikely that he’ll run, Mitt Romney does seem to be leaving the door open to a third run at the White House.
Forest Service Requires Media To Pay Fees To Take Pictures On Government Land
Freedom Of The Press, if you can afford to pay the fee.
Yemeni Rebels Seize Portion Of Capital
While the world pays attention to Syria and Iraq, Yemen is once against lurching into chaos.
U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS In Syria
President Obama has opened a new front in his “war” against ISIS
The TMZification of Sports
Today’s sports media more closely resemble Court TV and TMZ than the SportsCenter of yore.
Before We Go To War Against ISIS, We Need To Answer Some Questions
If the President is going to increase American involvement in the Middle East, he needs to address some fundamental questions first.
DNA Evidence Clears Two Men After 31 Years, Including One Who Was Sentenced To Die
Two men in North Carolina are free after spending 31 years in prison for a crime they didn’t commit.
Democrat Drops Out Of Kansas Senate Race, Which May Help Democrats
A political earthquake in the Sunflower State that could have a big impact on the battle for control of the Senate.
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.
Watergate Forty Years Later
Even with the passage of time, Watergate remains a singularly important event in American history
Gaza Truce Ends As Hamas Refuses To Extend Humanitarian Ceasefire
Well, it was nice while it lasted.
New Sanctions Announced Against Russia, But It’s Unclear Russia Will Care
The U.S. and Europe have announced a new round of sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but it’s not clear that the Russians will be motivated to change course.
Republicans Dismiss Impeachment As A Democratic Ploy, But May Still Face A Dilemma
Republicans are dismissing talk of impeachment as a Democratic fundraising ploy, but it may be they are protesting just a bit too much.
The Failures Of Obama’s Leadership
Fairly or not, the President has created the impression that he is not a good leader, and there’s not much he can do about it at this point.
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