Hundreds of al Qaeda Militants Freed in Iraq Jailbreak
As many as 500 convicted al Qaeda terrorists were released Sunday night as part of a surge of violence that has killed thousands since April.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Anticipation Far Exceeded The Actual Event Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over. Look for the contest to return July 29th.
Hollow Navy?
The United States has far and away the most capable navy on the planet. But it’s not very capable at the moment.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Who Lives In a Pineapple Under The Sea? Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Twitter Study Misunderstands Twitter
A new study says Twitter doesn’t break news faster than the wires. But nobody claims it does.
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.
Pentagon’s Broken Payroll System
The military’s finance and accounting system has been dysfunctional for decades and is getting worse.
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.
Who’s In Charge Of The FISA Court? John Roberts, And Apparently Just John Roberts
Chief Justice Roberts is the only person who gets to say who sits on the FISA Court.
Ginsburg Resisting Retirement Pressure
Liberal leaders want Ruth Bader Ginsburg to retire so President Obama can appoint her successor. She wants to hang around another decade.
Military Coup Underway In Egypt [Update: Morsi Deposed]
if reports are to be believed, there is a coup d’etat underway in Egypt.
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?
Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Dismisses Prop. 8 Appeal For Lack Of Standing
On the whole, a complete victory for advocates of same-sex marriage today at the Supreme Court.
First Quarter GDP Final Revision Puts Growth Below 2.0%
First Quarter economic growth was weaker than originally estimated. What that means for the future is unclear.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The Jelly Donut Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over. The next contest will not be started until July 8th
Syrian Rebels Today, Syrian Taliban Tomorrow
Radical Islamists now dominate the Syrian opposition. And you’re arming them.
Bradley Manning Trial Begins With Charges He Put U.S. Soldiers At Risk
Starting today, the fate of Pfc. Bradley Manning is on trial in a courtroom at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Further Thoughts On The Fifth Amendment And Lois Lerner’s Supposed Waiver Of Privilege
Darrell Issa’s Committee seems headed for a battle over the Fifth Amendment.
Syrian Rebels, Not Government, Used Chemical Weapons Says UN
The infamous “red line” may not have been crossed after all. At least not by the Assad regime.
Basic Truths on US-Mexican Relations
In fact, yes: the demand for drugs does come largely from the US.
April Jobs Report: Good, But Not Good Enough
The April Jobs Report was good, but not exactly anything to write home about.
