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.
Keith Richards on the Making of “Street Fighting Man”
WSJ’s Marc Myers has a fascinating chat with Keith Richards on the making of one of the Stones’ iconic tracks.
Federal Judge Declares Some Texas Abortion Restrictions Unconstitutional
A partial setback for the pro-life crowd out of Texas.
Revelations About NSA Surveillance Souring U.S. Relationships With Other Nations
The latest revelations about National Security Agency surveillance outside the United States have caused quite an uproar overseas.
Veterans Didn’t Like Being Used As Republican Political Props Yesterday
The presence of politicians like Sarah Palin at yesterday’s “Million Veteran March” was not appreciated by the people who organized the protest.
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.
Starbucks CEO: No Guns In Our Stores, Please
Starbucks is kindly asking customers not to bring guns to their stores.
Obama Syria Speech Instant Reaction
I’ve been up since 3 am and drinking since 6 pm, so my reaction to a presidential war speech at 9 am may not be the definitive word
Cents More for Big Macs Could Mean Thousands More For Workers
A negligible price hike of hamburgers might enable fast food outlets to pay their workers much better.
Obama: Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Me
President Obama has once again weighed in on the Trayvon Martin case in a personal manner.
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.
George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty On All Charges
George Zimmerman was acquitted on all charges by a Florida jury late Saturday night.
Syrian Opposition Fractures Further; FSA at War With al Qaeda
Ostensible allies in the fight against the Assad regime, al Qaeda and the Free Syrian Army are killing each other.
Did The Egyptian Military Set Morsi Up To Fail?
Certain aspects of Egyptian civic life have improved rapidly in the wake of the military coup, raising at least some questions about the events leading up to it.
On The Coup In Egypt And The Future Of Democracy
The events of the last week in Egypt raise a whole host of questions.
Tea Party Apparently Now Considers Stopping Immigration Reform Most Important Issue
Forget about the budget deficit and spending. The Tea Party apparently now considers stopping immigration reform to be its most important task.
Military Coup Underway In Egypt [Update: Morsi Deposed]
if reports are to be believed, there is a coup d’etat underway in Egypt.
U.S. Faces More Blowback Over Revelations Of Spying On Allies
The blowback from yesterday’s revelations about U.S. surveillance on European allies continues.
Texas Abortion Bill Back Before The Legislature, And It Will Pass This Time
The Texas Legislature is putting up its controversial abortion bill again, but don’t expect things do end the way they did last week.
Millions Of Egyptians Protest Morsi Regime As Military Sets Deadline For Action
Yesterday saw some of the biggest protests ever to rock Egypt. Where does it go from here?
New NSA Leaks Reveal Spying On European Union, European Allies
The latest NSA leaks are likely to prove to be diplomatically embarrassing.
Egyptian Military Ready To Step Back Into Politics?
The Egyptian military appears to be signalling that its patience for political chaos may be running short.
A New Conspiracy Theory: IRS Tea Party Targeting Helped Win The Election For Obama
A new theory circulating on the right asserts that IRS targeting of Tea Party groups had an impact on the 2012 elections by diminish the Tea Party’s effectiveness. It’s mostly nonsense.
Brazilian Protesters Turn Their Anger Toward Soccer
Even the national sport is arousing the anger of the protesters in Brazil.
Obama’s Comments On Education In Northern Ireland Create Outrage On The Right
Your latest Outrage Of The Day.
