A Typo in the Declaration of Independence?

Could a transcription error be changing our understanding of America’s founding document?

Are Federal Executives Underpaid?

Can we fix the VA at what government pays?

Where Is The South?

The Mason-Dixon Line says it starts in Maryland, but that no longer seems to be the case.

SCOTUSBlog Losing Press Access To The Supreme Court

If a decision by the Senate Press Gallery stands, SCOTUSBlog’s ability to cover the Supreme Court will be significantly restricted.

Ray Rice Celebrates Aggravated Assault Indictment by Marrying Victim

Ray Rice celebrated his aggravated assault indictment by marrying his victim.

No, We Don’t Need To Allow People To Make Cellphone Calls On Airplanes

Imagine all these people talking on the cellphones during a long flight, or even a short one.

Tom Clancy Dead at 66

Tom Clancy, author of dozens of bestselling military thriller novels, has died aged 66.

Air Force Bombs Maryland Tavern

The Maryland Air National Guard bombed Darlene’s Tavern. Oops.

Despite Bankruptcy, Detroit Subsidizing New Red Wings Stadium

Detroit is bankrupt, but that isn’t stopping the Red Wings from getting $400 million in taxpayer subsidies for their new stadium.

For The Eighth Time, Obama Pivots To The Economy

Time to “pivot to the economy” again.

Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’

Most deprived subcultures resent those among them who strive too hard to escape–much less succeed.

Supreme Court: Police Can Take DNA Samples Before Conviction

Another body blow to the Fourth Amendment from the Supreme Court.

Social Conservatives Make An Empty Threat

Social conservatives are seeing their clout slip away, but there’s not much they can do about it.

What If We Treated Foreign Languages Like Sports?

If kids practiced French two hours a day . . .

Joe Flacco Not Highest Paid Player (After Taxes)?

The Ravens quarterback cashed in after winning the Super Bowl. Now it’s Maryland’s turn.

Calligraphy-Gate

The White House employs calligraphers. And pays them money!

Should Super Bowl Monday Be A National Holiday?

Does America deserve a day off today because we all stayed up late overindulging?

New Jerseys Make NFL Lineman Feel Fat

Some of the NFL’s heftier players do not appreciate the new form-fitting jerseys introduced this season.

Federal Reserve Announces Another Round Of Stimulus Creating Money Out Of Thin Air

Ben Bernanke thinks doing more of the same is just what the economy needs.

Very Little Convention Bounce For Romney In Early Polls

So far, there’s very little movement in the polls for Governor Romney.

Progressive Insurance Defends Killer Rather Than Pay Insured’s Claim

Matt Fisher’s post “My Sister Paid Progressive Insurance to Defend Her Killer In Court” is going viral.

Why Can’t We Just Bury All The Power Lines?

Wouldn’t it be easier to bury the power lines instead of dealing with storm damage and week-long power outages seemingly every year?

200 Years Ago Today, America’s First War Begins

Two centuries ago, a war that makes less and less sense with the passage of time began.

Public Financing of Private Sports Stadiums

Ilya Shapiro asks, “If luxury stadiums were hugely profitable, why would the savvy businessmen who own the teams let the politicians in on the windfall?”

Major Robert J. Marchanti II, RIP

The Pentagon has released the name of the US Army National Guard major murdered in an Afghan ministry this weekend.

Bureaucracy Killing DC’s Movie Industry

The DC government’s incompetence knows no bounds.

Federal Employees Make 26 Percent Less Than Private Sector Workers?!

Federal government workers make less than their private sector counterparts, a new study compiled by federal workers reveals.