Same-Sex Marriage Victories Spread South To Kentucky
The string of victories for same-sex marriage continues as a Federal Judge rules that the Commonwealth of Kentucky must recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages.
Ted Cruz Is Under Fire, And He Doesn’t Care
Ted Cruz keeps putting his own party in difficult situations, mostly because he has only his own ambition at heart.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Virginia’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage
Another victory for marriage equality. This time from the state that gave us the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on interracial marriage.
Facebook Sex Selection: It’s Complicated
“It’s complicated” has long been an option to describe one’s romantic status on Facebook. Now, it applies to one’s sex as well.
Federal Government and Snow Days
Snow days are no longer automatic vacation days for federal workers.
Explaining The Conservative Love Affair With Vladimir Putin: It’s All About Opposing Obama
The bizarre conservative love affair with Vladimir Putin continues.
Obama Ambassador Follies
President Obama is rewarding unqualified hacks who raised huge sums for his campaign with ambassadorships.
Americans Have Mostly Negative View Of Putin And Russia
The Cold War may be over, but the negative opinions in the U.S. regarding Russia and its leadership seem to have continued.
Soldiers and Priests: A Contrast in Professional Ethics
My latest for The National Interest, “The U.S. Military’s Ethics Crisis,” has posted.
New San Diego Mayor Is A Republican, But Not Exactly A Ted Cruz Republican
Kevin Faulconer proves that Republicans can win in California, but not if they follow the path laid out by the party’s far right wing.
Rush Limbaugh: Heterosexuals Under Attack By Homosexuals
Once again, Rush Limbaugh panders to the most pernicious of the right side of American politics.
Congress Set To Do Basically Nothing For Rest Of 2014
Don’t expect much out of Congress for the rest of 2014, or for the two years after that either.
Nevada’s Attorney General And Governor Won’t Defend Law Against Same-Sex Marriage
The fight for marriage equality takes another step forward.
Obama’s Kill Rules Keeping Obama From Killing
President Obama’s new rules for killing Americans with drones are proving inconvenient.
Obsessing Over Bill Clinton And Sex Would Be A Dumb 2016 Campaign Strategy For Republicans
Going after Hillary Clinton by attacking her husband won’t work.
Boehner To Bring Clean Debt Ceiling Bill To Vote In House
Big news out of the House of Representatives
N.F.L. Draft Prospect Michael Sam Comes Out As Gay
Michael Sam is gay.It didn’t matter to his University of Missouri teammates. Will it matter to the NFL?
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The How Do You Stand On Nuclear Waste? Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Sniper Attack On Power Station In California Raises Terrorism Threat
Ten months ago, a group of people attacked a power substation in California. Who they were and why they did it remains a mystery.
