Sniper Attack On Power Station In California Raises Terrorism Threat
Ten months ago, a group of people attacked a power substation in California. Who they were and why they did it remains a mystery.
Scientific Research Is Unreliable, Unreliable Scientists Report
Most peer-reviewed research is crap.
Utah Will Not Recognize Same-Sex Marriages Performed Before Stay Issued
About 1,000 same-sex couples married in Utah before the Supreme Court stay find themselves in an odd legal limbo.
Supreme Court Grants Stay, Halting Same Sex Marriages In Utah
For the time being at least, same-sex marriage is once again banned in Utah.
Child Of Illegal Immigrants Allowed To Become A Lawyer, May Not Be Allowed To Work
An excellent argument for immigration reform can be found in the case of one Californian named Sergio Garcia.
Refer Madness Among The Acela Corridor Crowd
The latest news on the marijuana legalization front has led David Brooks and others to go into a completely pathetic panic.
Federal Court Upholds Most Of New York State Gun Control Law
A Federal Judge in New York upholds, for the most part, that state’s new gun control law.
North Carolina Man Charged With Violating Law Already Held To Be Unconstitutional
Watch your language in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Would N.S.A. Data Mining Have Been Able To Stop 9/11?
.Many have tried to justify N.S.A. data mining on the theory that it could have prevented 9/11. Is that true?
2013: The Year Marriage Equality Won
The year that will soon ended will go down in history as the year that the same-sex marriage debate changed forever.
Appeals Court Refuses To Stay Judge’s Order In Utah Same-Sex Marriage Case
Same-sex marriage remains the law of the land in one of the most conservative states in the nation, at least unless the Supreme Court says otherwise.
Chris Christie Enters The Immigration Debate, And The Tea Party Won’t Like What He Did
Once again, Chris Christie seems to be directly challenging the right wing of his party.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Utah’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage
A victory for same-sex marriage in an unlikely place.
New Mexico Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Caps Off Big Year For Marriage Equality And Liberty
A 17th state legalizes gay marriage. There’s no turning back.
By Wide Margin, Americans Oppose The Nanny State
When it comes to thinks like Mike Bloomberg’s large-sized soda ban, most Americans prefer to just say no.
The Attack On Pearl Harbor Was Not A Consequence Of “American Weakness”
Thoughts on the precursors to the events of 72 years ago today.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Revealed Reviled Reveiled Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Will Another Senate Showdown Over Filibusters Lead To The ‘Nuclear Option’?
After the GOP blocked a series of Obama judicial nominees, Democrats are again threatening to go nuclear on filibuster reform.
Obamacare October Enrollment Numbers Fall Far Short Of Goal
As expected, the enrollment numbers for Obamacare are far below where they were expected to be.
The F.D.A.’s Misplaced War On Trans Fats
The FDA is declaring war on trans fats. That’s a bad idea on many levels.
Hawaii About To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage: What A Difference 20 Years Makes
The state where the same-sex marriage battle began is just days away from legalizing same-sex marriage.
Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage About To Get More Difficult
The battle for marriage equality has scored a number of victories in a short period of time, but that’s about to change.
Scientists: At Least 8.8 Billion Earth-Size Planets In Milky Way
The earth-like planets are out there, but it’s unclear if the life is.
Time To Dump Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Savings Time ends early on Sunday. Perhaps it should never return.
Immigration Reform Returning From The Dead?
Could Congress actually pass some form of immigration reform before the midterms? Don’t bet on it just yet.
Chris Christie’s Gay Marriage Decision And The Politics Of 2016
Chris Christie’s decision to take a tactical retreat on the issue of same-sex marriage raises some interesting questions for 2016.
Maine (Or At Least One City) Next To Decriminalize Marijuana?
Portland, Maine seems to about to make some progress in the fight against dumb laws.
Supreme Court Hears Argument On Referendum Banning Affirmative Action
Should states have the right to ban affirmative action? The Supreme Court will decide that this term.
New Jersey Senate Race Tightens Ahead Of Election Day, But Booker Will Still Win
Cory Booker has not been quite as dominant in the New Jersey Special Election as many expected, but he’s still a virtual lock to win on Wednesday.
The Roberts Court Hasn’t Been As “Activist” As Its Critics Contend
The argument that the Roberts Court has been overly “activist” does not hold up to examination.
