Who Cares Who Edits The New York Times?

The editors of our great newspapers are interchangeable.

Another Legal Victory For Marriage Equality

A 13 month string of legal victories for marriage equality reaches Oregon.

Decline of American Social Institutions

The unequal distribution of social capital may be more important than the unequal distribution of income.

New Politico Poll Tells Us Much Less Than People Think It Does

Some polls aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Acquiring Crimea Vastly Increased Russia’s Potential Oil & Gas Reserves

Not surprisingly, Russia’s acquisition of Crimea comes with quite a potential bonanza in natural resources.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Having A Ball Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Allen West And Ben Carson Both Seem To Think God Wants Them To Run For President

Allen West seems to think that God might want him to run for President. Unfortunately for Mr. West, so does Ben Carson.

Fort Hood vs Benghazi?

James Oliphant asks, “Why Hasn’t the GOP Treated Fort Hood Like Benghazi?”

Shut Up, He Explained

Shutting down rational debate one meme at a time.

John Boehner Not Sure How Long He’ll Be Speaker

Boehner ready to pack it in?

Associated Press Wants Reporters To Keep It Short

The Associated Press doesn’t want its reporters to get too wordy.

The Right’s Position On Immigration Is Inconsistent With Their Own Principles

If conservatives actually believed what they said they do, they would be much more open to immigrants, and immigration reform.

Good News For Democrats In The South?

A new poll indicates that Democratic candidates are holding their own against Republican challengers in three southern states.

What, If Anything, Should The United States Do About Those Nigerian Schoolgirls?

Not every tragedy can be resolved with a military response.

OTB Caption Contest

Time for the Monday OTB Caption ContestTM

Like Every Other Senator, Marco Rubio Thinks He’s Ready To Be President

The junior Senator from Florida drops some hints.

The Anti-Federalist Impulse

Many who speak with great passion about the Constitution rather frequently make anti-Federalist arguments.

Larry Wilmore Taking Colbert Report Time Slot

Larry Wilmore is getting a much-deserved promotion.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Outstanding In His Field Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Rand Paul Warns Republicans That Voter ID Emphasis Is ‘Offending People’

Once again, Rand Paul is challenging conservative orthodoxy.

RNC Moves To Limit Presidential Primary Debates

The RNC wants to limit primary debates, but it’s not clear that’s a good idea.

Tea Party Support Hits All-Time Low

More bad news for the Tea Party.

Arkansas Judge Strikes Down Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Another victory for marriage equality.

Texas High School Student Suspended For Refusing To Stand During Pledge Of Allegiance

A pretty clear violation of the First Amendment.

NBA Wants to Ban Shelly Sterling, Too

The NBA wants to get rid of Donald Sterling’s estranged wife, too.