Shutdown Likely To Drag On For Extended Period
There’s no sign that the government shutdown will end any time soon.
Lane Kiffin Fired – Who Will Hire Him Next?
The Miley Cyrus of college football will be back too soon.
Blackberry One Step Closer To Death
Once dominant atop the smartphone market, Blackberry seems to be counting out the days until its demise.
House To Vote On Budget That Makes A Government Shutdown More Likely
The House is going to make it more likely that we see a government shutdown at the end of the month.
Starbucks CEO: No Guns In Our Stores, Please
Starbucks is kindly asking customers not to bring guns to their stores.
Obama Won’t Enforce Ban On VA Benefits For Same-Sex Couples
President Obama has decided not to enforce a law. This is most unusual and somewhat disturbing.
Chelsea Manning and the Law
Bradley Manning’s announcement that she wishes to begin living life as a woman poses some interesting legal questions.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Another Brick In The Wall Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
William P. Clark, Reagan National Security Advisor, Dead at 81
Bill Clark, who served as National Security Advisor and Interior Secretary under Ronald Reagan, has died at 81.
The Self-Made Nature of the US’ Immigration Problem
Unfortunately, our immigration debate is just plain dumb.
Guantanamo Costs $2.7 Million Per Prisoner
Keeping 166 detainees in Gitmo costs taxpayers $454 million.
Postal Service to End At-Door Delivery
The US Postal Service is struggling to make delivery more efficient.
New Jersey Supreme Court: Warrant Required To Track Via Cell Phone GPS
New Jersey’s highest court gets it right.
Odd Headline of the Day: Golf Edition
Forbes wins the day with “Phil Mickelson Wins British Open—And California Taxes It.”
If This Samantha Power Video Is The Next “Big Controversy”, Will It Be The Right Controversy?
Some thoughts on a decade old video in which Samantha Power speculates on actions to take against an unfolding genocide.
Ten Years After McCain-Feingold, More Money In Politics Than Ever
The 10th anniversary of McCain-Feingold teaches a lesson we should already have learned.
The Disappearing Oval Office Address
The Oval Office Address, once a common tool of the Presidency, has been in declining use of late.
Legal Fight Against Same-Sex Marriage Moves To The States
The marriage equality battle is entering its next phase.
9th Circuit Lifts Stay, Same-Sex Marriages Resume In California
Faster than many expected, same-sex marriage became the law again in California late yesterday.
Prop. 8, DOMA, And Standing In The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s handling of standing in the two same-sex marriage cases likely seems contradictory to many outside observers.
Phyllis Schlafly: Latinos Don’t Understand The Bill Of Rights, Not Worth GOP Attention
Some really bad advice for the GOP.
California Balances Budget While Expanding Aid to Poor
Jerry Brown’s second go-round as governor has been very, very good to the Golden State.
What The Proposition 8 Ruling Means For California And The Country
The Court may have “punted” the Proposition 8 ruling, but it is likely to have a wide-ranging impact both in California and nationwide.
Did SCOTUS Just Legalize Gay Marriage in All 50 States?
Absent DOMA, the Full Faith and Credit Clause would seem to make gay marriage legal across the land.
Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Dismisses Prop. 8 Appeal For Lack Of Standing
On the whole, a complete victory for advocates of same-sex marriage today at the Supreme Court.
An Automobile Showroom Where You Can’t Buy A Car
Thanks to archaic state laws, you can look at cars in a Tesla showroom, but in my states you can’t but anything there.
Transgender 1st Grader Can Use Girls’ Bathroom
A Colorado 6-year-old with a penis has successfully sued for the right to use the girls’ restroom.
