Supreme Court Largely Rejects Racial Gerrymandering Challenge Against Texas

The Supreme Court has largely rejected a challenge to state and Federal redistricting maps in the State of Texas.

Two Women Leave GOP Over Policy GOP Has Espoused 38 Years

A Republican organization dedicated to abortion rights is shutting down after 30 years, eight fewer than the Party has opposed them.

Sammy Davis Jr., Tokenism, and Moving Targets

Was one of the pioneering African-American entertainers a "house Negro"?

SCOTUS Declines Case Of Florist Who Refused To Provide Services For Same-Sex Wedding

The Supreme Court declined, for now, to hear the appeal of a Washington state florist who declined to provide services for a same-sex wedding. The issues it raises, though, are likely to return to the Court in the future.

Laura Ingall Wilder's Name Stripped from Children's Book Award

A pioneer woman born in 1867 depicted American Indians and African-Americans in ways that are cringe-worthy today.

Abolish ICE? If You Do, It'll Just Be Replaced By Another Agency

Some activists on the left are calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be abolished. While that may be a great sound bite, it doesn't really accomplish anything.

Canadians Really, Really, Really Don't Like Donald Trump

Not surprisingly, Canadians aren't too thrilled with Donald Trump these days.

Erdogan Consolidates and Extends Power

Turkey's authoritarian leader is going to be around for a long time.

Mattis Out in the Cold?

A thinly-sourced report says Yes.

Who is Crossing?

The president has a skewed view of who is trying to enter the US.

We Don't Need a Desert Storm Memorial

The Vietnam memorial helped heal a gaping wound. What purpose will this one serve?

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Alexandria Renames 'Jefferson Davis Highway' to 'Richmond Highway'

A controversial name is disappearing from one small stretch of road.

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders, A Virginia Restaurant, And The Politicization Of Everyday Life

Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave a restaurant in Virginia last night, and the incident raises questions of how far we should let politics infiltrate everyday life.

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Americans Have A Hard Time Telling Fact From Opinion

A new survey shows that Americans are increasingly unable to tell the difference between fact and opinion. That's a problem.

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Madison, Will, and the Ambitions of the GOP

Madison was right about politicians and ambition. He just didn't see the how it would all play out.

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Trump's Trade War Chickens Coming Home To Roost

Three months after it started, the Trump Trade War is already starting to have a negative impact on American businesses and American consumers.

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George Will: Vote Democrat in November

The dean of conservative columnists argues that the Republican Congress must be taught a lesson.

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Yes, The Border Patrol Can Probably Stop You and Ask for Papers

The 100-mile Constitution-free zone strikes again.

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TIME 'Crying Girl' Cover's Truthiness

The crying Honduran girl who has become a symbol of a brutal policy actually is not one of its victims.

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President Trump's Unreality Show

Either the President of the United States is a knowing liar or he is very easily duped. Neither is a comforting thought.

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Trump Tweets Put Odds Of Immigration Reform In Doubt

The odds of an immigration bill passing the House were already low. This morning, President Trump pretty much guaranteed failure.

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A Photo for Friday: "Bridge"

Happy Friday.

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Supreme Court Rules That Cell Phone Site Data Is Protected By The Fourth Amendment

In a case that pit the new rules of cyberspace against the old rules about when the Fourth Amendment protects privacy, the Supreme Court ruled today in a way that breathes new life into both privacy and the Fourth Amendment.

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Despite Trump, Americans Think Immigration Is A Good Thing

Notwithstanding the rhetoric of the President and his supporters, most Americans believe that immigration is a good thing for the United States.

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ABC To Bring Back Roseanne Without Roseanne

ABC is bringing back Roseanne without Roseanne Barr. Whether that will prove to be a success or not remains to be seen.

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Melania Trump's Odd Fashion Choice

Melania Trump visited a detention center in Texas where children are being held by the Federal Government, but it was her choice of apparel that seemed to garner the most attention.

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Charles Krauthammer Dies of Cancer, Aged 68

A towering figure gone much too soon.

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Wife Of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Indicted, And He Could Be Next

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces what could be a scandal that will quickly push him out of office.

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Supreme Court Hands States A Big Win On Taxation Of Internet Sales

Overruling precedent dating back 51 years, the Court has ruled that states can require businesses that sell to residents within their state collect and remit appropriate sales taxes.

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Michael Bloomberg Set To Make Big Investment In Midterms For Democrats

The former New York City Mayor is prepared to spend $80 million to help Democrats take back Congress this year.

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Trump Threatens New Tariffs In Expanding Trade War

President Trump once said that "trade wars are good and easy to win." It's only been three months since he started this war and we're already finding out just how wrong he is about that.

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Trump to Propose Merger of Education, Labor and Consolidation of Welfare Programs [UPDATED]

The Administration is going to unveil a plan for a major reorganization of government agencies today.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Civil Asset Forfeiture Case

We may finally get a ruling applying the Excessive Fine Clause to the states and limiting the ability of police to confiscate property.

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Trump Caves On Family Separation Policy, Sort Of

President Trump has reversed the family separation policy and replaced it with a family detention policy. This is likely to lead to Court challenges.

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