Media Coverage Of Ted Cruz v. Media Coverage Of Wendy Davis
Can differences in media coverage of two unrelated filibusters be explained solely by media bias?
Poll: Public Would Blame GOP For Government Shutdown
The GOP’s plan to defund reality becomes even more disconnected from reality.
Obama Facing Uphill Battle Over Syria Resolution
Heading into an intense week of Congressional lobbying, the odds still seem against the Administration on Syria.
Syria: What Now?
As President Obama’s red line has been crossed more brazenly, he continues to sound reluctant to intervene in Syria while positioning forces to do just that.
Of Realpolitik and Red Lines
The Syrian regime may have used chemical weapons again, this time in an even larger and more deadly attack.
Instead Of Working Hard, Congress Is Hardly Working
Congress isn’t spending much time in Washington these days but that’s only one of the reasons it isn’t accomplishing very much.
CIA Had Dozens on Ground During Benghazi Attack
CNN reports that CIA is going to great lengths to keep operatives from talking about what happened at Benghazi.
Bradley Manning to be Pronounced Guilty Tomorrow Afternoon
Bradley Manning will learn his fate at 1 pm tomorrow. He’s guilty.
Postal Service to End At-Door Delivery
The US Postal Service is struggling to make delivery more efficient.
Should Juror’s Identities Ever Be Kept Secret?
Until the presiding Judge in the case rules otherwise, the identities of the members of the jury in the Zimmerman is secret. Should that be the case?
ACLU: Police Can Read, Track, And Store Your License Plate Number Wherever You Go
New technology brings the day of round the clock tracking of citizens who’ve done nothing wrong ever closer.
Yemen’s al Qaeda No. 2 Still Dead
Abu Sufyan al-Azdi, al Qaeda’s number two man in Yemen, is still dead. Or dead again. Or finally dead.
President Obama Urges Respect for Zimmerman Acquittal; Silent on DOJ Action
The president says we should honor Trayvon Martin by preventing similar tragedies in the future.
George Zimmerman Now Free, Trayvon Martin Still Dead
The jury likely got it right. That doesn’t mean George Zimmerman didn’t kill Trayvon Martin or that Martin deserved to die.
Jay Rosen Retires From Criticizing CNN
The prominent media critic will no longer bother criticizing CNN for not living up to the standards of the profession.
Dempsey: Snowden Harmed Relations with Allies
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says revealing that the United States is spying on its allies has undermined their trust.
Eliot Spitzer Plots Return To Politics With Run For NYC Comptroller
Is 2013 the year of second acts in American politics? Eliot Spitzer seems to be the latest disgraced politician to hope that it is.
Crossfire Returns with New Hosts
CNN is reviving the Crossfire shoutfest with Newt Gingrich, S.E. Cupp, Stephanie Cutter, and Van Jones as hosts.
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.
Questions For “Constitutional Conservatives” Regarding The House’s Abortion Bill
Why did House Republicans vote overwhelmingly for a bill that their own theories would find to be unconstitutional?
Obama’s Job Approval Numbers Take A Hit In Wake Of NSA Revelations
President Obama’s poll numbers seem to be suffering under the weight of nearly two months of scandals and/ media attention.
Will Elijah Cummings Release IRS Transcripts Later Today? (Updated)
Today is the deadline for Darryl Issa to respond to a request from Elijah Cummings to defend a decision not to release IRS interview transcripts. What happens if Issa doesn’t respond?
