Donald Trump’s Loose Lips
Donald Trump seems to have an odd habit of sharing highly classified information with questionable people.
Rex Tillerson Confirmed As Secretary Of State
In a closer than normal vote for the position, Rex Tillerson has been confirmed as Secretary of State.
Trump Pushing Asian American Voters Into Democratic Camp
Donald Trump appears to be pushing voters from America’s fastest growing minority group into the Democratic camp.
Obama Announces End Of U.S. Arms Embargo Against Vietnam
On his trip to Hanoi, President announced the latest sign that the Vietnam War is finally something both nations have manged to put behind them.
Meanwhile, In North Korea
North Korea now claims it has miniaturized nuclear warheads sufficienctly so that they can be placed on missiles. They also say they can launch missiles from submarines.
More Immigrants To The U.S. Come From China And India Than Mexico
The sources of new immigrants to the United States are changing, but it’s unclear if that will have any impact on the political debate over immigration reform.
Pope: Don’t Breed Like Rabbits. Or Use Birth Control.
Pope Francis continues his world tour and has issued a paradox from his private jet.
Pope Francis: One Cannot Make Fun of Faith
Pope Francis has earned a reputation as a liberal in comparison to recent predecessors but he’s no liberal.
Jose Antonio Vargas Is A Symbol For Immigration Reform, Not A Candidate For Deportation
Jose Antonio Vargas was brought to the U.S. at the age of 12 and never left. Now, some are suggesting he should be deported as soon as possible.
Institutional Design and Governance
A piece at Foreign Policy provides a chance to give some thought to institutions.
Is The Iraq War To Blame For Iraq’s Current Crisis?
Recent events in Iraq have opened up old domestic political arguments in the United States.
The Anti-Vaccination Crowd Gives Us A 20 Year High In Measles Cases
Pseudoscience and hysteria have damaged public health.
Hillary Clinton Wasn’t a Horrible Secretary of State
Yet another autiobiography invites public discussion about her accomplishments.
Measles Reports Hit Highest Level In Nearly 20 Years Thanks To Anti-Vaccine Movement
The anti-vaccination movement has earned a dubious achievement, the return of a disease that was effectively eradicated 15 years ago.
Jeremiah Denton, Vietnam War Hero, Dies
Jeremiah Denton, a Vietnam War hero and one-term US Senator from Alabama, has died. He was 89.
The Attack On Pearl Harbor Was Not A Consequence Of “American Weakness”
Thoughts on the precursors to the events of 72 years ago today.
Guns and Preventing Tyranny
The notion that guns prevent tyranny is based on fantasy and movies, not reality.
Herman Cain: Rising Star, Or Flash In The Pan?
Herman Cain is getting a lot of attention lately, but will he amount to anything?
Sometimes Humor is Just Humor (Malkin and NPR Edition)
Michelle Malkin is unhappy about being part of joke on Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me.
Japan Hit By Earthquake, Tsunami
Japan was rocked by a massive earthquake, which in turned spawned a tsunami.
Frank Buckles, Last American WWI Vet, Dies at 110
The last American veteran of a conflict which ended nearly a century ago has died.
Mubarak’s Last Act: Hiding Stolen Wealth
Knowing his downfall was imminent, the former Egyptian dictator moved vast wealth out of rich of Western governments.
Mubarak Out? Yes, But Not Necessarily Right Away
Hosni Mubarak may hang on to some semblance of power longer than many expected in the middle of last weeks chaos, mostly because there are few other alternatives right now.
A Living Argument in Favor of the DREAM Act
UCSD grad student Mark Farrales is a good example of why something like the DREAM Act has merit.
Congratulations, Greece (Updated)
Terrorism risk assessment: Russia at “Extreme Risk”, Greece at “High Risk”, U. S. at “Medium Risk”, Canada and Germany at “Low Risk”.
Mark Twain Autobiography Reveals Political Side
Starting in November, we’ll get a look inside the mind of one of America’s most fascinating writers.
