Pentagon Opens All Combat Roles to Women
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta ordered a lifting of the ban on women in ground combat.
40 Years Later, Roe v. Wade Enjoys Majority Support
40 years after Roe v. Wade, support for the decision is still strong, but the effort to restrict it continues apace.
No “Nuclear Option” On Filibuster Reform
Once again, Harry Reid is pursuing a far less ambitious filibuster reform package than originally threatened.
Obama’s Gun Plan Uses Sandy Hook, Wouldn’t Have Prevented It
President Obama has unveiled a set of restrictions that wouldn’t have stopped the Sandy Hook Massacre. Some are nonetheless be good policy.
Obama’s Gun Control Plan DOA In Congress?
Despite the push it’s likely to receive, most of President Obama’s gun control proposals will barely even see the light of day in Congress.
The Politics Of Gun Control
Based on the polls, the odds of some changes to America’s gun control laws will become law. It’s unlikely they’ll accomplish anything, though.
Marco Rubio’s Common Sense Immigration Reform Ideas
Marco Rubio has some good immigration reform ideas. Will his fellow Republicans listen to him?
No Labels in Need of a Label
No Labels is attempting to relaunch itself after amounting to exactly nothing in the 2012 cycle. Let me save you the trouble: They won’t matter in 2014 or 2016, either.
Gun Control Proponents Are About To Face Political Reality
The ultimate impact of the Newtown tragedy on the nation’s gun laws is likely to be very limited.
Over The Fiscal Cliff, Sort Of
Automatic tax hikes and spending cuts took effect at midnight. A deal involving the executive and half of the legislative branch could largely reverse them.
Judging The 2012 Preditions
Last January 1, some of us made a series of predictions. Here’s how we did.
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Filibuster
An attempt to declare the filibuster unconstitutional has ended in failure.
The N.R.A.’s Bizarre Response To The Sandy Hook Shootings
The NRA’s response to the Sandy Hook shootings was bizarre to say the least.
House GOP Fails To Find Enough Votes To Pass “Plan B”
The Republican leadership in the House suffered a big loss tonight:.
Grover Norquist Gives The GOP A Pass On Raising Taxes
Grover Norquist has seriously undercut the credibility of the ATR anti-tax pledge.
Robert Bork Dead at 85
Robert Bork, the controversial jurist whose failed Supreme Court bid ushered in a new climate in American politics, has died at 85.
Republicans Will Cave On Tax Hikes For High Income Earners
Whether it comes now or in January, President Obama is going to win the tax debate.
Pennsylvania Considers Electoral College Reform
Pennsylvania Republicans want to do the right thing for the wrong reason.
Thomas Jefferson: Monster of Monticello?
In a NYT op-ed titled “The Monster of Monticello” Paul Finkelman expresses his befuddlement that people play down Thomas Jefferson’s legacy as a slave owner.
Fiscal Cliff Talks Appear Stalled
With just about a month to go before we hit the “Fiscal Cliff.” things don’t look good at all.
In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations, President Obama Holds The Upper Hand
Republicans need to realize that they are at a disadvantage in the upcoming negotiations regarding the Fiscal Cliff.
What Exactly Has Conservatism Accomplished Lately?
Judging by the record of the past decade and a half, movement conservatism has accomplished very little.
Democrats May Be Short On Votes For Filibuster Reform
Harry Reid appears to be short of the votes he needs to enact filibuster reform.
Anti-Tax Orthodoxy Of House Republicans Looks Like It’s Ready To Crack
As we approach the fiscal cliff, there are signs that House Republicans may not be as rigid as they were the past two years.
Are Republicans Finally Realizing Their Immigration Problem?
Republicans are starting to talk about immigration reform, but do they really mean it?
Supreme Court To Review Section Five Of The Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court has agreed to take on another big case.
Obama Claims Sequestration Cuts “Won’t Happen”
President Obama seems to have given away the store when it comes to the defense sequestration cuts.
Romney and Obama Work for Every Vote, Especially in Small States (Oh, Wait…)
No, the electoral college does not encourage the candidates to pay special attention to the small states.
