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Sri Lanka Ignored Warnings Of Potential Terror Attack
Evidence is emerging that the Sri Lankan government had advance warning regarding potential terror attacks but failed to act on the information.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Chelsea Manning Must Testify Or Remain In Jail
A Federal Appeals Court has rejected Chelsea Manning's bid to be released from jail notwithstanding her refusal to comply with a Grand Jury Subpoena.
Warren Proposes Student Loan Forgiveness and Free College
It's an interesting idea, although one fraught with moral hazard.
More Evidence Of A Buttigieg Boomlet
Pete Buttigieg is in the top three in a recent poll of New Hampshire Democratic primary voters, but can it last?
Herman Cain Withdraws From Consideration For Federal Reserve Board
When it comes to Herman Cain's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board, the answer is officially Nein, Nein, Nein!
SCOTUS To Decide If Civil Rights Laws Bar Discrimination Against LGBT Employees
The Supreme Court has agreed to accept a group of cases dealing with the issue of whether or not existing civil rights laws bar discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Seth Moulton Enters An Already Crowded Democratic Field
Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts is the latest Democrat to enter an already crowded field.
Capitalizing 'President'
An argument for an exception to the style guides.
Democratic Contender Websites
A deep dive into typography and naming choices.
Barr v. Mueller
It seems as if Donald Trump finally has the AG he has always wanted.
Over 200 Dead in Sri Lanka Church Attacks
Blasts at Christian churches and tourist hotels appear to be a coordinated terrorist attack.
Medicare-for-All Requires Squeezing Hospitals
Bernie Sanders and other advocates focus on insurance companies and drug companies. But that's not where the money is.
The War On Yemen, Congress, And The Constitution
The Wall Street Journal tries, and fails, to defend President Trump's indefensible veto of the Congressional resolution regarding the war on Yemen.
Can The Buttigieg Boomlet Last?
Pete Buttigieg is getting a lot of attention for a relatively unknown candidate. but it's unclear if it can last.
Democrats Aren't Buying Cory Booker's 'Unity' Message
Cory Booker's message of unity isn't going over well with Democratic voters eager for a fight.
Bernie Sanders' Rights Talk is Nonsense on Stilts
The Vermont socialist likes to invent rights that don't exist.
Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Pledges from wealthy men to help rebuild Notre Dame cathedral after a devastating fire is generating backlash.
Redacted Mueller Report Provides Few New Answers
Thus far, the full(ish) release provides plenty of juicy details but no real revelations.
'Full' Mueller Report Expected This Morning
The Justice Department will release a 'lightly redacted' version of the 400-page report at 11 Eastern.
Donald Trump Is The President Of Trumpland, Not The United States
Donald Trump speaks largely just to his base, ignoring the nation as a whole. Whether this will be enough to win re-election in 2020 is an open question.
Despite Scandals, Virginia Democrats Appear Well Set For 2019 Elections
Virginia Democrats had a good fundraising quarter despite the scandals enveloping their top three officeholders.
Trump Vetoes Measure To Curtail U.S. Support For War On Yemen
President Trump has not surprisingly vetoed a Congressional resolution to limit American support for the Saudi war on Yemen. His defense for doing so is utterly absurd.
Mathematics of Sports Scheduling
Putting together a fair slate of games is a whole lot harder than it looks.
Republicans Resisting Democratic Efforts To Limit Exemptions From Vaccine Laws
As Democrats at the state level seek to limit the ability of parents to decline to vaccinate their children. they are facing resistance from Republican colleagues.
