Is Lack of Investment Holding Back the Recovery?

People and businesses are sitting on cash out of fear, creating a vicious cycle.

Radley Balko Joins HuffPo Collective

Radley Balko and his blogs are moving to Huffington Post.

Fukushima Proves Nuclear Power Awesome

Nuclear power remains far safer than coal. The awful events in Fukushima must not spook governments outlawing atomic energy.

Is Dissent Permissible During Wartime?

When America’s leaders make the decision to engage in military action abroad, has the time for debate ended, or is it more important than ever that those with doubts about the policy speak out?

Warren Christopher Dead at 85

Former Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton Warren Christopher has died

Libya Operation: Who’s In Charge?

Jorge Benitez has written a useful Libya Primer: Who is In Charge of Allied Forces? The short answer: No one.

The Profound Query of Sarah Palin? (And the Politics of Apologies)

Palin thinks Israel apologizes too much and it would seem that some find this to be a profound statement.

Congress, The President, And War Powers Under The Constitution

Operation Odyssey Dawn has resurrected the eternal battle over what limits there are, and should be, on the President’s ability to use military force without Congressional authorization.

Sometimes Humor is Just Humor (Malkin and NPR Edition)

Michelle Malkin is unhappy about being part of joke on Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me.

Where Did The Antiwar Movement Go?

The antiwar movement has been strangely silent despite the fact that U.S. foreign policy hasn’t really changed that much since Barack Obama became President.

Obama In South America: Nitpicking, Bad Optics, Or A Really Bad Idea?

Obama is visiting Brazil and Chile while American fighting men join the coalition against Libya.

America The Ignorant

Another survey shows that Americans don’t know much about their own history, but does it really matter?

The Last Chapter Problem

The last chapter of nonfiction books is almost always lousy. Here’s why.

War! Huh Good God Y’all

Is Libya a war? Hell yes, Libya is a war.

Libya Coalition Politics

The uneasy coalition that coalesced around action in Libya will be strained by decisions to come.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Meanwhile, to Libya’s East…

Egyptian voters have approved amendments to Egypt’s constitution.

An Irony About Libya

So much for not getting invaded…

March Madness

How many Americans are really even paying attention to the actions in Libya?