President Obama Must Not Act In Iraq Without Congressional Authorization
If President Obama does decide to use military force in Iraq, he should be required to seek Congressional approval beforehand.
Establishment Victories In Iowa GOP Could Impact 2016 Race
A setback for supporters of Rand Paul in the Hawkeye State.
Eric Cantor, House Republican Leader, Loses in Republican Primary
An unknown Tea Party candidate unexpectedly beat the House Leader in today’s GOP primary.
Majority Supports Life Without Parole Over Death Penalty For Murder
A turning point in public opinion?
Bill Gates: The Most Powerful Man in America?
How the richest man in the world quickly changed the education curriculum in 45 states.
100,000,000 Habitable Planets In Our Galaxy Alone?
A new theory posits that planets capable of supporting life may be far more common than previously thought.
Texas GOP Endorses Discredited ‘Reparative Therapy’ For Gays And Lesbians
The Texas GOP wants to “pray away the gay.”
Marine’s Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned Over Command Influence
The President’s well-intentioned campaign against military sex crimes has backfired.
California GOP Turns Against The Tea Party
Another victory for the GOP establishment in its battle against the Tea Party.
Did Obama Violate The Law With The Bergdahl Release? It Sure Seems Like It
Good intentions aren’t an excuse for failure to follow the law.
Supreme Court Quietly Revises Opinions With Little Notice To The Public
The Supreme Court, subject to revision.
House Science Committee Has Investigated Aliens More Than It Has Investigated Climate Change
Not much science from the Congressional Committees devoted to science.
Another Legal Victory For Marriage Equality
A 13 month string of legal victories for marriage equality reaches Oregon.
The Right’s Position On Immigration Is Inconsistent With Their Own Principles
If conservatives actually believed what they said they do, they would be much more open to immigrants, and immigration reform.
Like Every Other Senator, Marco Rubio Thinks He’s Ready To Be President
The junior Senator from Florida drops some hints.
Texas High School Student Suspended For Refusing To Stand During Pledge Of Allegiance
A pretty clear violation of the First Amendment.
Anti-War Republican Beats Back Bush Era Challenger
Congressman Walter Jones beat back a primary challenge from a former Bush aide who attacked him over his foreign policy views.
Rick Perry Talks Second Chances, Hinting At 2016
Rick Perry continues to hint at another Presidential run.
Lindsey Graham’s Tea Party Challenge Fades Away
The GOP “establishment” keeps beating back challenges.
The Death Penalty Has Resulted In The Death Of Innocent People
Innocent men have been put to death on the orders of the state.
The Tea Party’s Candidate Selection Problem
From the beginning, the Tea Party has shown itself to be just plain bad at picking candidates. This year, they finally seem to be on the verge of paying for it in the GOP primaries
Where Is The South?
The Mason-Dixon Line says it starts in Maryland, but that no longer seems to be the case.
A Democratic Lock On The Electoral College
The Democrats have a big advantage in the Electoral College, at least for now.
Supreme Court to Rule on Cellphone Searches
The Justice Department thinks police should be able to search the smart phones of anyone arrested for anything.
Eyewitness Testimony: Don’t Believe Your Eyes
Contrary to popular belief, eyewitness testimony is often quite unreliable.
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
Supreme Court Voids $3.4 Million Restitution Award To Child Pornography Victim
The Court gets the result right, but their reasoning will make things much more difficult for courts, defendants, and victims.