February Jobs Report Mostly Positive, But Long Term Problems Remain

A somewhat good jobs report for February, but still no sign that the jobs recession is ending any time soon.

Why Rand Paul’s Filibuster Mattered

Rand Paul’s filibuster is one that all American’s should thank him for that.

Joe Flacco Not Highest Paid Player (After Taxes)?

The Ravens quarterback cashed in after winning the Super Bowl. Now it’s Maryland’s turn.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Thursday OTB Caption ContestTM

Snowquester Disappoints

Much touted snowstorm set the DC area atwitter, only to fall short of expectations and yield derision.

Rand Paul Filibustering Brennan Nomination

Mr. Paul Goes To Washington.

Calligraphy-Gate

The White House employs calligraphers. And pays them money!

Congress Asks Hagel To Demote Drone Medal

Congress is banding together on a bipartisan basis to fight the greatest problem facing the country: the precedence of the Distinguished Warfare Medal above the Bronze Star.

Was Afghanistan Worth It?

My latest for The National Interest, “Was Afghanistan Worth It?” takes issue with the Marine commandant’s assessment of that question.

Obama White House Thinks It Can Kill Americans In America

The Obama White House is not ruling out targeted strikes against Americans inside American territory.

The Irony is Powerful with this one

Apparently, not the Onion.

Army Spokesman: Don’t Criticize President Over Sequester

Reminding government employees that they are employees of the government is suddenly controversial.

White House: Unlocking A Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be A Crime

The White House is backing an effort to overturn a bizarre ruled recently enacted by the Library of Congress

War on Terror Status Report

Walter Russell Mead presents his sitrep of the War on Terror.

Journalism Doesn’t Pay

There’s no money in wri

Rise of the Megacommuter

About 8.1 percent of U.S. workers have commutes of 60 minutes or longer and nearly 600,000 have “megacommutes” of at least 90 minutes and 50 miles.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Star Wreck Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Valvano’s ‘Never Give Up’ Speech 20 Years Old

Jim Valvano’s famous ESPYs speech was 20 years ago today.

Sheldon Adelson Violated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

The gambling mogul is self-reporting violations of the law against bribing foreign officials.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Child Cured of HIV

A baby born with AIDS eighteen months ago has reportedly been cured.