Taking Power Away From Doctors Makes Medical Care More Efficient

In, “Squeezing out the doctor,” The Economist looks at the future of medicine and sees a declining role for physicians.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Obama Donor Dropoff

87% of those who gave at least $200 to Barack Obama in 2008 have not yet done so in 2012.

Russia And Syria: More Than Meets The Eye

The factors influencing Russian policy in Syria are many, and some of them are quite ancient.

How Economic Doldrums Are Impacting The Election

A spate of bad economic news foretells a shift in the campaign for President.

Mitt Romney: Make Business Experience A Requirement For The Presidency

Mitt Romney thinks prospective Presidents should be required to have business experience.

Jeb Bush The Latest Republican To Repudiate The Norquist Pledge

Jeb Bush is the latest Republican to eschew GOP tax orthodoxy.

How Obama Became a Hawk

The president has come a long way from his days as a “liberal law professor who campaigned against the Iraq war.”

On the Vetting (and Other Thoughts)

Vetting, media bias, and a passing swipe at the war on terror.

Calling Someone ‘Gay’ Not Necessarily Slander, Some Courts Are Saying

As societal attitudes change, what counts as an insult so bad you can sue someone over it also changes.

Is It Anyone’s Business If You Don’t Vote?

Should it be anyone’s business if you vote?

Stuxnet and America’s Cyber Credibility

The United States may have slowed down Iran’s nuclear program without firing a shot–not counting the one at our own foot.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Diplomacy By Other Means Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

The Euro Zone: Join, Or Die

There may be only one solution to saving the Euro.

Judge Revokes George Zimmerman’s Bond, Orders Him Back To Jail

A Florida Judge has ordered George Zimmerman back to jail.

The SpaceX Dragon And The Future Of Space Travel

SpaceX’s Dragon has shown us what the future can look like.

Green Lantern is Gay (and Afraid of Wood)

Green Lantern is gay. The original Green Lantern. No, the other original Green Lantern.

Stuxnet And America’s New Cyberwarriors

The first shots have been fired in cyberspace. How will it end?

Bill Clinton Goes Off Reservation On Bain Attacks

Bill Clinton is the latest Democrat to defend private equity, and Mitt Romney’s business record. It would appear this meme is on its last legs.

May Jobs Report: Dismal, Disappointing, See Also Disastrous

It’s another bad jobs report for May, and time once again to wonder how much slower this economy can get.

George W. Bush Portrait Unveiled

The official portrait of George W. Bush, the 43rd president, was unveiled at the White House yesterday. The ceremony was a rare display of political humor and grace.