A Mostly Good Jobs Report, And A Milestone Finally Passed (Sort Of)
The May Jobs Report was fairly good, and it marks the end of a jobs recession that started six years ago. But things aren’t entirely rosy.
Obama’s New Carbon Rules Pose Political And Economic Risks For Questionable Benefits
The EPA’s new carbon rules leave much to be desired.
The Absurdity Of The “Right To Be Forgotten”
The so-called “right to be forgotten” created by Europe’s highest court is unworkable, and ultimately absurd.
It’s A Matter Of Trust
It’s no wonder that our politics system is a mess when you realize that people don’t trust each other much anymore.
The Anti-Vaccination Crowd Gives Us A 20 Year High In Measles Cases
Pseudoscience and hysteria have damaged public health.
Hillary Clinton Wasn’t a Horrible Secretary of State
Yet another autiobiography invites public discussion about her accomplishments.
Missing Plane May Not Be Where Everyone’s Been Looking
The saga of Malaysian Air Flight 370 continues to be just weird.
Edward Snowden: I Was More Than Just A ‘Data Analyst’
For the first time, Edward Snowden is talking to the American media.
House Science Committee Has Investigated Aliens More Than It Has Investigated Climate Change
Not much science from the Congressional Committees devoted to science.
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.
Should We Destroy The Smallpox Virus, Or Save It?
The last known case of smallpox happened in 1977. Is it time to destroy the virus?
New Russian Law Requires Bloggers To Register With The Kremlin
Vladimir Putin wants to put the Internet genie back in the bottle.
Supreme Court Justices Try To Balance Technology, Privacy, And The 4th Amendment
Today’s oral argument before the Supreme Court on the issue of police searches of cell phones and smartphones left much up in the air.
Supreme Court to Rule on Cellphone Searches
The Justice Department thinks police should be able to search the smart phones of anyone arrested for anything.
Eyewitness Testimony: Don’t Believe Your Eyes
Contrary to popular belief, eyewitness testimony is often quite unreliable.
Measles Reports Hit Highest Level In Nearly 20 Years Thanks To Anti-Vaccine Movement
The anti-vaccination movement has earned a dubious achievement, the return of a disease that was effectively eradicated 15 years ago.
Supreme Court Further Guts The Fourth Amendment
Yesterday the Supreme Court greatly expanded the circumstances under which police can rely on anonymous tips.
Majority Of Americans Don’t Believe In The Big Bang Theory
More bad news when it comes to scientific literacy.
Aereo And Broadcast Networks Battle Over The Future Of Television
Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear argument in a case that will likely be this era’s version of the Betamax case.
Why Is Revenge Porn Legal?
Wisconsin recently became the third state to criminalize revenge porn. Why is it still legal in the other 47?
‘Like’ A Brand Online And Lose The Right To Sue
Interactions between consumers and businesses online are starting to have an impact on the legal system.
Edward Snowden Leaks Earn Pulitzer Prize For Washington Post, Guardian
Thanks to Edward Snowden, the Washington Post and the Guardian are Pulitzer Prize winners.
What’s So Great About A “Cashless Economy?”
Electronic payments are convenient but sometimes there’s nothing better than money in your pocket.
Bill Clinton Has A Different Take On Edward Snowden Than Barack Obama
Bill Clinton seems far more understanding of Edward Snowden than the current President
WiFi Speeds About to Triple (Does Not Apply to US Government)
Massively faster wireless internet service should be available in early 2015.
ObamaCare Passes 7 Million Served
After many ballyhooed glitches, 7 million Americans have signed up for ObamaCare. Now what?
Saving Millions By Changing Font
A high school kid has figured out that changing fonts could save the taxpayer millions in printing costs.
