On Ticking Time Bombs
The “ticking time bomb scenario” is a TV trope and, therefore, is a terrible guide for making policy.
More Americans Support Gun Rights Than Gun Control, New Poll Finds
As the second anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School approaches, a new poll finds that more Americans support gun rights than gun control.
With GOP Wins, The Tea Party v. Establishment Battle Moves Into The Halls Of Congress
The GOP’s big wins last week seem to be just guaranteeing that this year’s battle between the Tea Party and the “establishment” will continue.
Creigh Deeds One Year Later, And The Problems With Mental Health Care In The U.S.
Just over one year ago, Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds was attacked by his son, revealing problems with our mental health system that have yet to be adequately addressed.
Mississippi Supreme Court Rules Against Chris McDaniel In Dispute Over GOP Senate Primary
The most bizarre race of 2014 is finally over.
A 29 Year Old Woman Is Choosing To Die Rather Than Suffer Through Terminal Cancer
A 29 year old woman will end her life in less than a month. That should be her choice.
US Airstrikes Weaken ISIS, Strengthen Militias
Massive US intervention has for now liberated Amerli, averting humanitarian disaster. Another crisis looms.
Robin Williams Commits Suicide
A man who brought joy and laughter to millions has ended his own life because he was too depressed to go on.
James Brady’s Death Ruled A Homicide
Could John Hinckley, Jr. face murder charges 30 years after his attempted assassination of President Reagan?
Gaza Truce Ends As Hamas Refuses To Extend Humanitarian Ceasefire
Well, it was nice while it lasted.
72 Hour Gaza Ceasefire Collapses In Less Than Two Hours
A glimmer of hope in Gaza is quickly snuffed out.
The New York Times Endorses Marijuana Legalization
The Grey Lady sees the light on a major part of the War On Drugs.
Americans Divided On Israel’s Actions In Gaza
A new poll shows that Americans are divided over Israel’s actions in Gaza, but this most likely will not impact relations between the two countries.
Israel Rejects Temporary Cease Fire Plan As Gaza Conflict Continues To Rage
Hopes for a temporary respite in the Gaza conflict faded away today.
Rand Paul, Rick Perry Spar Over Foreign Policy
Rick Perry and Rand Paul are highlighting what looks to be a coming battle inside the GOP over foreign policy.
Israel Intensifies Attacks On Gaza, Hints At Ground Invasion
Things look to be going from bad to worse in Gaza.
ISIS Threatening To Open A New Front In Lebanon
Is ISIS about to make the situation in the Levant even worse?
Mississippi GOP Senate Primary Gets Even More Bizarre
Mississippi goes from bizarre to, well, even more bizarre.
Sarajevo and Europe, 100 Years Later
A century later, the shots fired in Sarajevo 100 years ago still echo.
Vast Majority Of Americans Support ‘Right To Die’
A new Gallup poll finds widespread support for individual choice when it comes to end of life decisions.
Why Is Revenge Porn Legal?
Wisconsin recently became the third state to criminalize revenge porn. Why is it still legal in the other 47?
Rush Limbaugh: Heterosexuals Under Attack By Homosexuals
Once again, Rush Limbaugh panders to the most pernicious of the right side of American politics.
Obsessing Over Bill Clinton And Sex Would Be A Dumb 2016 Campaign Strategy For Republicans
Going after Hillary Clinton by attacking her husband won’t work.
TSA Touts Toothpaste Tube Terror Threat
Just when it became safe to keep your shoes and tablets on, a new threat to the friendly skies has emerged: toothpaste.
Rand Paul: Bill Clinton’s Lewinsky Affair Relevant To 2016 Election
Rand Paul seems to think a 15 year old scandal is relevant to the 2016 Presidential race.
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.
On Iran, Diplomacy Beats Containment, And Containment Is Smarter Than Military Action
There are many choices in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program there are many choices, but some are better than others.
Progress On Iran Nuclear Deal?
Signs of some progress in the talks over Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
Want To Understand The GOP Hardliners? Talk To Their Constituents
To borrow a phrase from Stephen Colbert, if you want to understand how Congress works, you better know a District.
The “Hastert Rule” Doesn’t Exist
The “Hastert Rule” isn’t the reason Speaker Boehner isn’t bringing a “clean” CR up for a vote, political survival is.
Understanding the Mess (and Why it May not Get Better Anytime Soon)
The situation we currently find oursevles in is very much driven by structural issues.
