Reporter James Foley Beheaded in ISIS Video
American journalist James Foley has been beheaded by the terrorist network calling itself the Islamic State.
US No Safer Than on 9/11 Says DIA Chief
LTG Michael Flynn says the United States is no safer after 13 years of war
The Failures Of Obama’s Leadership
Fairly or not, the President has created the impression that he is not a good leader, and there’s not much he can do about it at this point.
Government Spied on American Muslims Who May or May Not Be Bad Guys
The NSA and FBI are doing more spy stuff.
Lawyers For Gitmo Detainees Using Hobby Lobby To Argue For Expanded Religious Freedoms
Political irony, perhaps, but probably less than meets the eye.
Islam And World War One
The First World War played an intriguing role in the birth of the radical Islam we are dealing with today.
Previewing Tomorrow’s Hobby Lobby Decision
The Supreme Court has saved the biggest case of the term for its last day.
Insurgents Continue Advance Toward Baghdad
It’s sure beginning to look like a civil war in Iraq, albeit a rather one sided one at the moment.
No, It’s Not Time For A New War On Booze
A supposed conservative calls for massive increases in taxes on alcohol.
Nigeria Delaying Search For Missing Schoolgirls
The search for more than 200 missing Nigerian schoolgirls is not going well, and part of the blame lies with the Nigerian government.
Europe’s Far Right Finds A Friend In Putin
The European far right has found a friend in an unlikely place.
House Benghazi Committee: Fact-Finding Mission Or Partisan Witch Hunt?
Could the upcoming House Select Committee on Benghazi actually accomplish something useful?
Unfortunately For Hillary Clinton, Benghazi Is Not Going Away
If Hillary Clinton runs for President, questions surrounding the Benghazi attack will continue to dog her.
New Emails Revive Old Benghazi Arguments
A new set of emails is reviving the old partisan arguments about the attack in Benghazi.
Iowa GOP Senate Candidate: Only Reason Obama Isn’t Being Impeached Is Because He’s Black
Today in “Dumb Things Republicans Say.”
USA Isn’t Religiously Diverse
Despite the mythos, 95% of Americans are either Christian or unaffiliated.
Explaining The Conservative Love Affair With Vladimir Putin: It’s All About Opposing Obama
The bizarre conservative love affair with Vladimir Putin continues.
Most Americans Now See Iraq And Afghanistan Wars As Failures
Most Americans now see America’s decade of war as a failure.
New York Times Benghazi Story Gets Some Political And Journalistic Push Back
The New York Times Benghazi report raises as many questions as it purports to answer.
So Far, The Military Coup Looks Like It Will Be A Disaster For Egypt In The End
Nearly six months later, it’s hard to find any good in the July military coup in Egypt.
Duck Dynasty, “Free Speech,” And The Culture Of Perpetual Outrage
“Reality” TV star says something dumb about gay people, gets suspended, usual pointless outrage ensues.
Is Prayer At The Start Of A Legislative Session Constitutional?
Do prayers opening legislative sessions violate the First Amendment? The Supreme Court is set to decide that issue.
No, America’s Generals Aren’t Planning a Coup
A bizarre hit piece in National Journal gives the false impression that our military leaders are considering removing the president.
Retail Politics And The Appeal Of Chris Christie
Looking at Chris Christie as he interacts with voters in New Jersey offers a glimpse of just how he could succeed in a 2016 GOP nomination fight.
Monument Shutdowns Bring Protesters To National Mall
Conservatives gathered on the National Mall today to protest the closure of memorials, but their message seems really intended for Republicans in Congress to not back down.
U.S. Freezes A Portion Of Military Aid To Egypt
The U.S. sends a mostly weak signal to the Egyptian military.
9/11 And The Never-Ending War
The world changed significantly twelve years ago today. Will it ever change back even a little bit?
