Half A Billion People Escaped Poverty Between 2005 and 2010

Global poverty has plummeted in recent years.

Gaddafi’s Days Numbered?

There are a number of signs coming out of Libya that indicate the regime is in serious trouble despite the willingness of the state to use violence on the crowds.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Real Doctors, Fake Notes

Either Andrew Breitbart controls the entire media complex or Crooks & Liars jumped the gun. “Figure it out.”

Obama Derangement Syndrome And The American Right

The American right has become infected with the notion that Barack Obama isn’t just wrong, but evil. That won’t be healthy in the long run.

The Case Against Public Sector Unions

It’s time to end the ability of public sector labor unions to hold taxpayers hostage.

Florida’s presidential primary election date is currently in blatant violation of RNC rules. | AP Photo Florida’s presidential primary election date is currently in blatant violation of RNC rules. | AP Photo

Florida Flouting Primary Rules. Again.

Florida has again scheduled its primary ahead of the deadlines set by the Republican and Democratic parties.

Quorum Rules

A commenter asks, “Why does Wisconsin have a quorum rule if not for situations like this?”

Want A Job: Give Us Your Facebook Password

Should employers be allowed to ask for your Facebook login as a condition of employment?

Redistribution from the Feds? Not Really.

There really isn’t a lot of redistribution happening in the United States.

The U.S. Government Exists Primarily To Write Checks And Redistribute Wealth

The primary job of the Federal Government today is to take money from Peter and give it to Paul.

Bahraini Security Forces Withdrawn from Pearl Square

The situation in Bahrain continues to evolve as the state has pulled back the stick.

Libya Update: At Least 84 Dead, Possibly Hundreds

The crackdown in Libya is turning into a massacre.

Elections Have Consequences

Republicans won the right to govern Wisconsin. What does that mean for Democrats?

Wisconsin’s Hemlock Revolution

In the Middle East, protesters are marching for democracy. In the Midwest, they’re protesting against it.

Congressman David Wu Urged to Get Psychiatric Help

Oregon Congressman David Wu was showing signs of mental breakdown during his recent re-election campaign.

Facebook Adds Gay Friendly Status Options

Facebook has come up with new settings to meet the needs of users in same-sex relationships.

Somali Pirates Seize American Yacht

The ongoing saga of piracy off the coast of Somali is about to get Americans’ attention again, as a yacht containing four U.S. citizens has been hijacked.

The Revolution Continues In Libya

The Gaddafi regime is facing its most serious challenge in its 41 year history.

Ronald Reagan America’s Greatest President?

In a new Gallup poll, Americans rank Ronald Reagan as America’s Greatest President.

Public Employee Bargaining Rights

The map of states which allow collective bargaining for public sector employees doesn’t match up well with the map of right-to-work states.

Alaska Governor Says He Won’t Comply With Federal Health Care Law

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell says he won’t comply with any of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, but his decision seems to rest of precarious legal ground.

Is Email Dead?

Is social media killing electronic mail?

Wisconsin Teacher Showdown

Neither side is covering themselves in glory in the battle over the Badger State budget.

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Bahraini Forces Fire on the Crowd

The Bahraini state appears willing to continue to use force against its population.