The Disappearing Oval Office Address
The Oval Office Address, once a common tool of the Presidency, has been in declining use of late.
Obama Golfs with PTI Team
Tony Kornheiser celebrated becoming a senior citizen by playing a round of golf with the president.
Obama Words on Military Sexual Assault Backfire
President Obama is rightly outraged by a wave of sexual assaults in the military. He unwittingly made them harder to prosecute.
George Zimmerman Now Free, Trayvon Martin Still Dead
The jury likely got it right. That doesn’t mean George Zimmerman didn’t kill Trayvon Martin or that Martin deserved to die.
George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty On All Charges
George Zimmerman was acquitted on all charges by a Florida jury late Saturday night.
Iowa Supreme Court Affirms You Can Be Fired For Being Too Attractive
If you’re too sexy for your job in Iowa, your boss may be able to fire you.
Texas Senate Passes Abortion Bill
Texas has become the latest state to attempt to restrict abortion rights, and North Carolina isn’t far behind.
Miramar Air Show Canceled. Just Because, That’s Why.
The Pentagon has canceled a popular air show even though it operates at a profit and takes place next fiscal year.
Pentagon to Take Draconian Personnel Moves if Sequester Continues
The Defense Department will freeze promotions, cut workers, and suspend training in the face of across-the-board funding cuts.
Growth Slowing in China
China’s finance minister has hinted that economic growth may fall far below 7% in the second half of the year.
Twitter Study Misunderstands Twitter
A new study says Twitter doesn’t break news faster than the wires. But nobody claims it does.
Republican Political Suicide Over Immigration Reform
David Brooks warns that failing to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill “could be a tragedy for the country and political suicide for Republicans.”
Syrian Opposition Fractures Further; FSA at War With al Qaeda
Ostensible allies in the fight against the Assad regime, al Qaeda and the Free Syrian Army are killing each other.
Obama Job Approval On Foreign Policy Hits Low In New Poll
President Obama is losing public support in the one area where he’s generally had broad support from the public in the past.
House GOP Rejects Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Likely Killing Any Reform
The latest House GOP pronouncements on immigration reform make it exceedingly unlikely that any bill will pass this year.
Did The Egyptian Military Set Morsi Up To Fail?
Certain aspects of Egyptian civic life have improved rapidly in the wake of the military coup, raising at least some questions about the events leading up to it.
Afghan Troops Can’t Maintain Humvees, Either
On the eve of transition to solo operations, Afghan forces can’t do basic logistical functions.
Special Ops Troops’ Marriages Shaky, Survey Shows
A state of perpetual war is incompatible with good mental health and stable family relationships.
Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’
Most deprived subcultures resent those among them who strive too hard to escape–much less succeed.
More Trouble For Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell
The drip, drip, drip in Richmond is turning into a flood.
Sarah Palin For Senate?
Sarah Palin hinted about running for Senate in Alaska. Most likely, she’s once again just teasing her supporters.
NBC Apologizes For Losing New Hampshire
The NBC News graphics department failed geography miserably. Here, Brian Williams and company admit the error with grace, charm, and good humor.
