Cuba Removed From List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism
Another step forward toward ending a U.S. policy regarding Cuba that was outdated twenty years ago.
Vladimir Putin Decrees That Russian Military Deaths Are Now A State Secret
If a Russian solider dies, it’s now a secret thanks to a new decree signed by the Russian President.
Ukraine Heads Down The Authoritarian Road With New Restrictions On Speech
Disturbing developments on the part of the Ukrainian government.
President Of Boy Scouts Of America Calls For End Of Ban On Gay Scout Leaders
Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary who now serves as head of the Boy Scouts Of America, has called for an end to that organizations ban on gay Scout Leaders.
ISIS Captures Another Key Iraqi City
ISIS has captured Ramadi, and revealed yet again how fractured Iraq actually is. Fixing that isn’t something that American aid or arms can accomplish.
Vatican To Recognize Palestinian State
The Vatican has announced that it will recognize Palestinian statehood, but this is not going to resolve the underlying issues that prevent a Palestinian state from actually coming into existence.
Top North Korean General Executed For ‘Showing Disrespect’ To Kim Jong Un
North Korea’s mercurial leader has apparently executed yet another high ranking official.
Tom Brady Suspended Four Games, Patriots Fined, In DeflateGate Scandal
It didn’t take the N.F.L. long to lower the hammer on Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Judge Rules Woman’s Twins Were Fathered By Two Different Men
A Judge in New Jersey has ruled that the twin children of a New Jersey woman were in fact fathered by two different men.
Jim Messina Beats David Axelrod In British Election Battle
The just-concluded British General Election was also a clash between two former top advisers to President Obama.
Jobs Growth Bounces Back In April, But Weakness Remains
The jobs market bounced back in April, but that’s about all we can say.
David Cameron And Britain’s Conservative Party Score A Surprising Win
After weeks of polls predicting a political stalemate or worse, British voters delivered a strong win for David Cameron and the Tories.
As Great Britain Heads To The Polls, Uncertainty Reigns
The political outlook in the United Kingdom is as uncertain as it has ever been.
N.F.L. Reports That Patriots Personnel Probably Intentionally Deflated Balls
A report prepared for the N.F.L. regarding the so-called ‘DeflateGate’ scandal doesn’t have very good news for the Patriots or their star quarterback.
The Most Important Person In British Politics May Be Someone Who Isn’t On The Ballot
Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the Scottish National Party, could hold the key to the future of Britain in her hands after the election ends on May 7th.
America Hasn’t Really Noticed, But It’s Election Time In The United Kingdom
Great Britain heads to the polls in less than a week, and it remains unclear just what’s going to happen.
Saudi King Salman Shakes Up Royal Family Succession
Saudi Arabia’s new King has shaken up the Royal Family, and that could have interesting results.
Once Again, It’s The Eve Of History At The Supreme Court
Tomorrow promises to be an historic day at the Supreme Court, but it’s been a long legal, political, and social battle.
Nerd Prom Is Broken, But So Is Our Political Culture
It’s time for another White House Correspondent’s Dinner, and it’s going to be just as atrocious as the last one. But, the dinner isn’t the real problem.
Fixing the NBA Draft
“Tanking” to improve draft position has plagued the NBA for years. The solution is obvious.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The I Can’t GITMO Satisfaction Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Australia To Deny Some Benefits To Parents Who Refuse To Vaccinate Their Kids
Australia has an interesting new idea about how to encourage parents to vaccinate their children.
‘P5 Plus 1’ Talks Reach Framework Of Agreement On Iran’s Nuclear Program
Talks in Geneva have reached a framework agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program that, if it’s complied with, appears at first glance to be about the best deal available under the circumstances.
Benjamin Netanyahu Appears To Secure Victory In Israeli Elections
After appearing to be behind in pre-election polling, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to have secured a victory in Israel’s elections.
Oregon Adopts Automatic Voter Registration
Oregon has become the first state in the nation to adopt universal automatic voter registration.
Yes, Veterans Should Pay Taxes. And We Do!
Alec MacGillis argues for Slate that “Veterans Should Pay Taxes Like Everyone Else.” I agree!
Netanyahu Trailing In New Polls, But He Could Remain In Power
Benjamin Netanyahu is trailing in the final polls leading to Tuesday’s election, but he still may be able to form the coalition needed to stay in power.
Barely Trained Teachers Just As Good as Education Majors
Teach For America novices compare favorably to veteran teachers.
Alabama, Where The Constitution Apparently Doesn’t Apply
Roy Moore and six of his fellow Judges on the Alabama Supreme Court have a rather bizarre view of Constitutional Law.
Brian Williams and the Pressures of War Correspondents
There’s no excuse for the former NBC anchor’s lies. But there are reasons.
Nasty Weather
Winds gusting to 55 mph took the power out last night around 730 pm and it cycled off and on throughout the night.
Blackberry CEO: The Government Should Force Companies To Make Apps For Blackberry Phones
The head of Blackberry thinks he can save his company by getting the government to force others to make content for Blackberry phones
King Abdullah Of Saudi Arabia Dies At 90, Crown Prince Salman Becomes King
A big change in an important nation in the most volatile part of the world.
