Filibuster Reform On The Agenda For 2011?
For the first time in 35 years, the Senate may finally be on the verge of reforming the filibuster.
Posts by Doug Mataconis
About Doug Mataconis
Doug Mataconis held a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010 and contributed a staggering 16,483 posts before his retirement in January 2020. He passed far too young in July 2021.
The Non-Existent Conflict Between DADT Repeal And Religious Liberty
With DADT Repeal now on its way to being fully implemented, the right is now claiming that it poses a threat to the religious liberties of military chaplains. As with their other arguments, this one is totally without merit.
No, Net Neutrality Is Not A Government Takeover Of The Internet
Contrary to current conservative talking points, Net Neutrality is not a nefarious government scheme to takeover the Internet, but is aimed to address a real problem. Like most ideas that involve the government, though, it doesn’t really address the real source of the problem; not enough freedom
Email Use Falling Among Younger Internet Users
Younger users are moving away from email as a way to communicate with others, and toward more instant forms of communication like text messaging and Twitter.
Sarah Palin On Iran: Speak Loudly And That’s About It
Sarah Palin waded into the foreign policy pool today with a piece about Iran, and it was about as empty as most of the other ideas on Iran that we’ve heard over the last six years or so from everyone else.
FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Rules, Neither Side Happy
The Federal Communications Commission is using a statute from the 1930s to try to regulate the technology of the 21st Century. It’s a mistake.
Haley Barbour Stupidly Reopens An Old Wound
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, who may end up running for President in 2012, has reopened wounds that finally seemed like they were closed.
Ohio Congressman Sues Pro-Life Group After Election Defeat
Ohio Congressman Steve Driehaus is suing a pro-life PAC for “defamation” and “loss of livelihood” over its role in his defeat in the 2010 Elections.
Afghanistan Still America’s Forgotten War
Unless you paid close attention, you probably missed most of the coverage of the war in Afghanistan in 2010.
Memo To South Carolina: Your Secession Is Nothing To Celebrate
150 years ago today a group of men gathered in Charleston, South Carolina and made one of the gravest mistakes in American history. They should not be honored for it.
Palin Disses First Lady’s Anti-Obesity Campaign
Is Sarah Palin really against child nutrition? Or just taking cheap shots at Michelle Obama?
The Beginning Of The End Of Social Conservatism?
The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is a sign that the political ground is shifting. Will the GOP take notice?
Lame-Duck Congresses: Bug, Or Feature?
The 20th Amendment was supposed to eliminate lame duck sessions, but it didn’t.
ObamaCare’s Individual Mandate, And The Power Of Congress, Face A Test In Florida
The new health care law’s individual mandate was the subject of another bruising court battle yesterday, but the real question in the room was what, if any, are the limits on Congressional authority?
Random Bag Searches Coming To D.C. Metro System
Washington D.C.’s 34 year-old Metro system is about to become the latest stage for Security Theater.
60% Of Voters Wouldn’t Even Consider Voting For Sarah Palin For POTUS
According to two new polls, Sarah Palin has absolutely no chance of beating Barack Obama in 2012. So, why does it look like she’s going to run anyway?
